---
title: Using built-in authentication
shortTitle: Built-in authentication
intro: 'If you don''t use a centralized, external system for your users'' identity, you can use built-in authentication to allow {% data variables.product.prodname_ghe_server %} to manage accounts and perform local authentication.'
versions:
  ghes: '*'
topics:
  - Accounts
  - Authentication
  - Enterprise
children:
  - /configuring-built-in-authentication
  - /inviting-people-to-use-your-instance
  - /disabling-unauthenticated-sign-ups
  - /disabling-passkeys-for-your-instance
redirect_from:
  - /admin/identity-and-access-management/using-built-in-authentication
---