# init Initialize the authentication object with a configuration object. ``` void init( ClientConfigI config ); ``` ## Parameters `config` The client configuration object used for initialization. ## Discussion Use this method to configure the authentication object. Alternatively, you can use meta tags on your website to configure the authentication object. ```html ``` --- 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)