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# posixUID

Returns the POSIX UID of the identity.

```
var posixUID: uid_t { get }
```

## Return Value

The POSIX UID of the identity.

## Discussion

The POSIX UID is a integer that can identify a user within an identity authority. UIDs are not guaranteed to be unique within an identity authority.

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