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# managed()

Returns the identity authority that contains all the identities in bound network directory servers.

```
class func managed() -> CBIdentityAuthority
```

## Return Value

The identity authorities in bound network directory servers.

## Discussion

If you are bound to a network directory server (such as an LDAP server) that has an identity authority, use this method to search those authorities.

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