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# Getting started

The CIAM functionality sits at the core of the Veriam platform. Follow the steps below to start utilizing Veriam's identity and access management capabilities. 

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### Connect your application

Connect your application with Veriam to enable us to handle all your access needs and requirements. Veriam uses OpenID Connect as authentication protocol. 

See the [Connect your application](/for-providers/ciam/connect-your-application.md) section for a step-for-step instruction on how to configure your application. 
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### Setup access controls

Veriam offers different options to setting up your access control. You can for instance use roles (with or without permissions) or more advanced policies and combine these with free or paid subscriptions. 

Determine what determines if users should get access to your applications and then simply configure Veriam accordingly. See the section [Set up access controls](/for-providers/ciam/set-up-access-controls.md) for more information. 
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### Provide access to your customers

Finally, your customers need to be provided with access to your applications. Depending on what access controls you have configured, there are different options available to achieve this. See the [Provide access to customers](/for-providers/ciam/provide-access-to-customers.md)section for a more detailed description. 
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