> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ownid.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the OwnID Developer Portal

Integrating with the OwnID platform provides your web customers with password-free access to your online products & services anywhere along their digital journey by simply unlocking their device the same way they already do with their face or fingerprint.

<img width="240" src="https://mintcdn.com/ownid/i3kGqVa3mIaTdz4d/images/sign%20in%202.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=i3kGqVa3mIaTdz4d&q=85&s=1bfa0f46b073a978a5671fe933f5fd3f" alt="Widget" data-path="images/sign in 2.png" />

<sup>Figure 1. OwnID login widget</sup>

## How does it work?

To enable biometric authentication, OwnID provides frontend and backend components that allow you to integrate our services with your existing  <Tooltip tip="Synonymous with Id management system, IdM, and identity and access management (IAM).">  identity/commerce platforms </Tooltip>.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ownid/R0Wddcq9zgBDU03F/images/diagram.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=R0Wddcq9zgBDU03F&q=85&s=ba5f4ae8dc6cc5285e967812e377c190" width="2858" height="942" data-path="images/diagram.png" />

<sup>Figure 2. Major components and connectivity</sup>

## Two ways to integrate: Connectors or SDK

You have two distinct integration options:

1. [**Connectors**](/integrations/using-connectors) - Low-code/no-code integrations for specific <Tooltip tip="Synonymous with Id management systems, IdM, and identity and access management (IAM).">identity platform</Tooltip>.
2. [**SDK**](/building-blocks/introduction) - OwnID's Web SDK for your frontend.

Our connectors are prebuilt, low-code integrations to selected identity providers.

If a connector isn't available for your specific identity provider, the SDK provides an integration path with even greater flexibility, customization, and control.

Ready to get started with either option? Head over to the [Quickstart](/quickstart) page.

## Learn more

To learn more, see our explainers and other resources:

* [Explainer: Connectors vs. SDK](/platform-overview/sdkvconnector)
* [Architecture](/platform-overview/architecture)
* [FAQ](/platform-overview/faq)
* [Supported connectors](/integrations/using-connectors)