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# Security Token Service (STS)

These topics cover concepts, configuration, and usage procedures for working with the Security Token Service provided by ForgeRock Access Management.

This information is intended for anyone using the Security Token Service in Access Management to manage token exchange.

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#### [Secure Token Service overview](chap-sts-introduction.html)

Learn how the STS can transform, validate, issue, and cancel tokens.

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#### [Configure the Secure Token Service](sts-using-console.html)

Add one or more STS instances to your AM deployment.

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#### [Query, validate, and cancel tokens](sts-query-validate-cancel.html)

Manage tokens stored in the CTS token store.