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# Overview

> Learn about the ID.me Identity Gateway

ID.me's Identity Gateway is compatible with any application, Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform (such as Auth0, Okta, and Ping),
or custom-built solution. It delivers secure, scalable identity verification and access control across a wide range of environments.

![Image showing the interconnections within the ID.me Identity Gateway](/_fern-img/3f3555e8bfe218a89c340e71b1bb8bb15431790dc88fe8f92e3316e556559094.webp)

## Key components

##### Credential Service Provider

Certified at NIST 800-63-2 LOA3 and 800-63-3 IAL2/AAL2 for high-assurance identity proofing and authentication.

##### Credential Broker

Orchestrates identity proofing and multi-factor authentication (MFA) across multiple identity providers, supporting both white-label and branded experiences.

##### Attribute Exchange

Validates user attributes against authoritative sources to verify claims and assertions.

##### Intelligent Policy Engine

Dynamically enforces authentication policies by assessing the user's current account state, preventing redundant steps, reducing friction, and enabling step-up authentication when needed.

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