Authentication

Authentication is the first step a user must take when making a request for a resource that is protected by Verify Identity Access. During authentication, a user identity is validated.

The authentication process depends on the specific requirements of the service-providing application. Verify Identity Access allows a highly flexible approach to authentication through the use of the authorization API.

Verify Identity Access provides built-in support of user name and password authentication through the authorization API. Applications can build any custom authentication mechanism that uses the authorization API.