# Authentication
> Authentication is the process of verifying the identity and the permissions of a user. When this is successful it grants access to the application.

## Authentication via Volue Identity

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    <DataList.Label>When to use</DataList.Label>
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      Volue Identity should always be used for any volue product.
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    <DataList.Label>Description</DataList.Label>
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      Volue identity manages the whole authentication process. This is an
      upstream process.
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    <DataList.Label>Behaviour</DataList.Label>
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      Volue identity allows signing in via microsoft account, email or google.
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