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title: Third-party access token validator
description: Create custom third-party access token validators for PingDirectory with the Server SDK and review the configuration options.
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# Third-party access token validator

To create custom access token validators, use the Server SDK. Learn more about the configuration options for a [third-party access token validator](https://docs.ping.directory/PingDirectory/latest/config-guide/third-party-access-token-validator.html).