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The Authentication Service feature enables you to override the default authentication process. Use an authentication service when you want to configure Pega 7 Platform to do one of the following:

Complete one of these actions when using this feature:

Note: When you install Pega 7 Platform, the web.xml file contains sample servlet definitions you can use to implement authentication services:

If you use these authentication service names you avoid having to change the web.xml file and redeploy Pega 7 Platform.

For information about configuring and using authentication services, see PDN article Authentication in PegaRULES Process Commander.

Category

Authentication services are instances of the Data-Admin-AuthService class. They belong to the SysAdmin category.