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title: IdentityX Auth Request Initiator node
description: Generates a Daon IdentityX authentication request for an out-of-band authentication flow over a separate, secure channel.
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# IdentityX Auth Request Initiator node

Generates a [Daon IdentityX](https://www.daon.com/technology/identityx-platform/) authentication request for an out-of-band authentication flow over a separate, secure channel.

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|   | Include an [IdentityX Check Enrollment Status node](identityx-check-enrollment-status.html) in the journey prior to this node. |

## Examples

For examples in context, read the [Daon IdentityX examples](identityx-check-enrollment-status.html#examples).

## Outcomes

* `Request Sent`

  Successfully generated and sent the authentication request.

* `Error`

  An error occurred.

## Configuration

| Property                | Usage                                                                                 |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Policy Name             | Name of the authentication policy to use.                                             |
| Application ID          | Name of the IdentityX application to use.                                             |
| Use FIDO                | If enabled, use the FIDO client SDK instead of the legacy device SDK.Default: enabled |
| Send Push Notifications | If enabled, send a push notification to the user's device.Default: enabled            |