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Integration identity

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By NHI Mgmt Group Updated June 7, 2026 Domain: Authentication, Authorisation & Trust

An integration identity is the non-human credential or trust relationship used to connect one system to another. In practice, it often includes API keys, OAuth grants, service accounts, certificates, and the permissions that let automation read, transform, or publish identity data.

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Reviewed and updated by the NHIMG editorial team on June 7, 2026.
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