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# CSIdentity

Returns an opaque object for use with the Core Services Identity API.

```
@property (readonly) CSIdentityRef CSIdentity;
```

## Return Value

The opaque object for use with the Core Services Identity API.

## Discussion

This method, along with [`identityWithCSIdentity:`](/documentation/Collaboration/CBIdentity/identityWithCSIdentity:), is used for interoperability with the Core Services Identity API.

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