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title: Security Token Service (STS)
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# Security Token Service (STS)

These topics cover concepts, configuration, and usage procedures for working with the Security Token Service (STS) provided by PingAM.

This information is intended for anyone using the STS in PingAM to manage token exchange.

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#### [STS overview](chap-sts-introduction.html)

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

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#### [Configure the STS](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.