Identity
ASP.NET Core Identity is the membership system for building ASP.NET Core web applications with authentication and user management.
What is Identity?
ASP.NET Core Identity is the official membership and authentication system for ASP.NET Core web applications. It provides a comprehensive framework for managing user accounts, handling login processes, and securing web applications with built-in security features. The system solves the problem of implementing robust authentication and authorization in ASP.NET Core projects without building everything from scratch.
ASP.NET Core developers building web applications that require user authentication, role-based access control, or custom user profile management. It's particularly useful for teams developing enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, or any web service with registered users.
Developers choose ASP.NET Core Identity because it's the officially supported authentication solution for ASP.NET Core, ensuring compatibility, security updates, and integration with the broader .NET ecosystem. Its extensible architecture allows customization while providing production-ready security features out of the box.
Overview
[Archived] ASP.NET Core Identity is the membership system for building ASP.NET Core web applications, including membership, login, and user data. Project moved to https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetCore
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