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# External services

> Configure external email and external REST access.

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#### [Email](email.html)

Configure outbound email from IDM.

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#### [External REST](external-rest.html)

Access external REST services.

## Name changes for ForgeRock products

Product names changed when ForgeRock became part of Ping Identity.

The following name changes have been in effect since early 2024:

| Old name                      | New name                        |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| ForgeRock Identity Cloud      | PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud |
| ForgeRock Access Management   | PingAM                          |
| ForgeRock Directory Services  | PingDS                          |
| ForgeRock Identity Management | PingIDM                         |
| ForgeRock Identity Gateway    | PingGateway                     |

Learn more about the name changes in [New names for ForgeRock products](https://backstage.forgerock.com/knowledge/kb/article/a64386714) in the Knowledge Base.