# Modbus addressing clarification

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-clarification/90248>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** ignition81, perspective\
**Created:** [May 10, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-clarification/90248 "2024-05-10T17:59:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 10, 2024, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-addressing-clarification/90248/3 "2024-05-10T18:35:30Z")

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I think the prevailing advice is to **NOT** use the modbus address mapping. Use the full OPC path in the tag.

[Modbus address mapping - Ignition - Inductive Automation Forum](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/modbus-address-mapping/75768)

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