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# Authorization

This guide covers concepts, implementation procedures, and customization techniques for working with the authorization features of Advanced Identity Cloud.

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#### [Authorization](what-is-authz-decision.html)

Learn how Advanced Identity Cloud determines access according to policies.

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#### [Create policies](configuring-policies.html)

Define resources, and protect them by creating authorization policies.

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#### [What is transactional authorization?](transactional-authorization.html)

Use transactional authorization to require additional authorization.

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#### [Dynamic OAuth 2.0 scopes](oauth2-authorization.html)

Learn how to grant OAuth 2.0 scopes dynamically.