# Identities

Represents [User](/reference/authkit/user) identities obtained from external identity providers.

When a user authenticates using an external provider like [Google OAuth](/integrations/google-oauth), information from that provider will be made available as one of the user's Identities. You can read more about the process in our [identity linking guide](/authkit/identity-linking).

> Applications should check the `type` before making assumptions about the shape of the identity. Currently only `OAuth` identities are supported, but more types may be added in the future.

### Email verification

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