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# perform(_:)

Performs a request to upgrade the authentication credentials for an account to a strong password, or to use Sign in with Apple.

```
func perform(_ request: ASAccountAuthenticationModificationRequest)
```

## Parameters

`request`

The request to perform.

## Discussion

Only one request can be in progress at a time. If a request is already in progress, additional requests fail immediately.

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