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# Node Types

Open Directory node types.

## Topics

### Constants

[`var kODNodeTypeAuthentication: Int`](/documentation/OpenDirectory/kODNodeTypeAuthentication)

A node used for authentication or record lookups.

[`var kODNodeTypeContacts: Int`](/documentation/OpenDirectory/kODNodeTypeContacts)

A node used for applications that handle contact data.

[`var kODNodeTypeNetwork: Int`](/documentation/OpenDirectory/kODNodeTypeNetwork)

A node used for looking up network resource type data.

[`var kODNodeTypeLocalNodes: Int`](/documentation/OpenDirectory/kODNodeTypeLocalNodes)

A node that specifically looks at the local directory.

[`var kODNodeTypeConfigure: Int`](/documentation/OpenDirectory/kODNodeTypeConfigure)

A node that specifically refers to the Directory Services configuration.


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