# ODRecordVerifyPasswordExtended(_:_:_:_:_:_:) Verifies a given password for a record given a specified authentication method. ``` func ODRecordVerifyPasswordExtended(_ record: ODRecordRef!, _ authType: String!, _ authItems: CFArray!, _ outAuthItems: UnsafeMutablePointer?>!, _ outContext: UnsafeMutablePointer?>!, _ error: UnsafeMutablePointer?>!) -> Bool ``` ## Parameters `record` The record. `authType` The type of authentication to use. `authItems` An array of `CFString` or `CFData` objects to be used in the authentication process. `outAuthItems` An array of `CFData` objects returned from the authentication process, if any are returned; `NULL` otherwise. `outContext` The proper context if the authentication attempt requires a context; `NULL` otherwise. If not `NULL`, then more calls must be made with the Context to continue the authentication. `error` An error reference for error details. Can be `NULL`. ## Return Value `true` if the authentication information is valid; otherwise, `false`. ## See Also [Authentication Types](/documentation/OpenDirectory/authentication-types) Types of authentication available in Open Directory. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)