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title: Authentication-related controls and extended operations
description: Reference the PingDirectory controls and extended operations for authenticating clients and interacting with password policy state.
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# Authentication-related controls and extended operations

The PingDirectory server also provides support for several additional controls and extended operations that can be used when authenticating or interacting with password policy-related operations.