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# identifier

A unique identifier for this account.

```
weak var identifier: NSString! { get }
```

## Discussion

Use the [`account(withIdentifier:)`](/documentation/Accounts/ACAccountStore/account(withIdentifier:)) method to get an account with the specified identifier.

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