# About XML Tags

In certain Sentinel Licensing API methods, XML is used to define search parameters (Scope), and how retrieved data is displayed (Format). In addition, when certain methods are called, data is returned in XML format.

This section provides information about the XML tags that can be used, including the tag's parent, and a description.

## Defining Scope and Format XML Parameters

You use XML in the following methods to define Scope and/or Format XML parameters:

>Login (With Scope)

>GetInfo

>GetSessionInfo

>Transfer

Samples and usage explanations are provided on the following pages:

Using XML Tags to Define Format

Using XML Tags to Define Scope

## Related Topics

Scope Input XML Tags

Format XML Tags

Transfer Method - XML Tags