---
title: "Classification facet"
slug: "classification-facet"
abstract: "Introduction to the contact classification facet in xDB Data Migration Tool."
---
# Classification facet

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<summary><h2>Format in Sitecore 8.x</h2></summary>

In Sitecore 8.x, settings that store the contact’s classification level are stored in a property on the contact. The name of the property is `System`.

The following is an example the `System` property on the contact:

```csharp
"System" : {
    "Classification" : 0,
    "OverrideClassification" : 0,
    "VisitCount" : 1,
    "Value" : 0
},
```

</details>

<details>
<summary><h2>Format in Sitecore 9</h2></summary>

In Sitecore 9, contact classification is associated with a contact through a contact facet:

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Facet Name | `Classification` |
| Facet Type | `Sitecore.XConnect.Collection.Model.Classification` |

</details>

<details>
<summary><h2>Mapping details</h2></summary>

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Mapping definition | MongoDB to xConnect Contact Mappings > MongoDB Contact to xConnect Contact Classification Facet |

| Value to write to target object | Property on target object |
| --- | --- |
| `Classification` from source object | `ClassificationLevel` |
| `OverrideClassification` from source object | `OverrideClassificationLevel` |

</details>