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# Local authentication

# Local authentication {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Zurich
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* Updated July 31, 2025
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Use ServiceNow® local authentication to secure the users login on a local device.

Local authentication is a method of verifying a user's identity on a local device. It uses unique characteristics or credentials possessed by the user to validate the user's login.

Use ServiceNow®'s local authentication features to securely access the ServiceNow® instance on your local devices.