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# NSIdentityUsageDescriptionDictionary

A dictionary that contains messages that explain why your app is requesting identity information.

## Discussion

Use this key when you have multiple scenarios for requesting identity information from a person. Provide a description string for each use case, and key each entry with a string that you define. For example, if your app needs age verification for one feature and identity verification for another, use a separate dictionary entry for each purpose. In each description string, describe the reason the feature requires identity information.

The following image shows two description strings that use `NSIdentityUsageDescriptionDictionary`.

![A screenshot of the NSIdentityUsageDescriptionDictionary item in the Xcode property list editor showing two entries. The first entry has the key age-verification and a value that reads, Checks your age to make sure you’re old enough to drive. The second entry has the key identity-verification and a value that reads, Verifies your identity before you can rent a car.](images/com.apple.bundleresources/NSIdentityUsageDescriptionDictionary-image@2x.png)

> Note: The dictionary allows up to 5 entries, and each usage description string allows up to 256 characters.

For more information about requesting identity information, see <doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/PassKit/requesting-identity-data-from-a-wallet-pass>. For design guidance, see [Human Interface Guidelines > Technologies > Wallet](https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/technologies/wallet#identity-verification).

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