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# authenticate(withPassword:)

Returns a Boolean value indicating whether the given password is correct for the identity.

```
func authenticate(withPassword password: String) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`password`

The password to test for the identity.

## Return Value

`TRUE` if the password is correct; otherwise, `FALSE`.

## See Also

  [Identity Services Programming Guide](https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Networking/Conceptual/IdentityServices_ProgGuide/Introduction/Introduction.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40004490)


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