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# getLocalId()

Gets the ID set using the `aura:id` attribute. Pass the local ID into `find()` on the parent component to locate this child component.

## Signature

`getLocalId()`

**See Also**  


-   [find()](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/aura-platform/guide/ref-jsapi-component-find.md)