# Condition
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Contains an array of triplets made up of a condition type (such as `StringEquals`), a key, and a value. Used to filter resources using their tags and assign them to a backup plan. Case sensitive.

## Contents
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 ** ConditionKey **   <a name="Backup-Type-Condition-ConditionKey"></a>
The key in a key-value pair. For example, in the tag `Department: Accounting`, `Department` is the key.  
Type: String  
Required: Yes

 ** ConditionType **   <a name="Backup-Type-Condition-ConditionType"></a>
An operation applied to a key-value pair used to assign resources to your backup plan. Condition only supports `StringEquals`. For more flexible assignment options, including `StringLike` and the ability to exclude resources from your backup plan, use `Conditions` (with an "s" on the end) for your [https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-backup/latest/devguide/API_BackupSelection.html](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-backup/latest/devguide/API_BackupSelection.html).  
Type: String  
Valid Values: `STRINGEQUALS`   
Required: Yes

 ** ConditionValue **   <a name="Backup-Type-Condition-ConditionValue"></a>
The value in a key-value pair. For example, in the tag `Department: Accounting`, `Accounting` is the value.  
Type: String  
Required: Yes

## See Also
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For more information about using this API in one of the language-specific AWS SDKs, see the following:
+  [AWS SDK for C\$1\$1](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForCpp/backup-2018-11-15/Condition) 
+  [AWS SDK for Java V2](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForJavaV2/backup-2018-11-15/Condition) 
+  [AWS SDK for Ruby V3](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/goto/SdkForRubyV3/backup-2018-11-15/Condition)