# Overview

by Unico provides a ready-to-use infrastructure for identity verification via IDCloud. It simplifies integration by offering:

* A Unico backend to manage verification workflows.
* A validation link for the user to complete the journey (Web, WebMobile, or App).
* Secure authentication mechanisms and platform-controlled flows.

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### Authenticate <a href="#se-autentique" id="se-autentique"></a>

The first step is authentication. You must have a service account and perform OAuth2 authentication to obtain a valid access token.
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### Create a process <a href="#crie-um-processo" id="crie-um-processo"></a>

Consume the POST endpoint to create a process, sending:

* The flow that will be used (indicating its capabilities).
* The user's identification document number.
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### Render the link as desired for the user to complete the journey <a href="#renderize-o-link" id="renderize-o-link"></a>

In this step, you must provide the link for the user to complete the journey. This link can be rendered in the app, a web/web-mobile browser, or a messaging flow.
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### Wait for the Webhook notification <a href="#aguarde-pela-notificacao-do-webhook" id="aguarde-pela-notificacao-do-webhook"></a>

To optimize your operation, wait for the webhook to know when the user has completed the process.
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### Retrieve the process results <a href="#busque-o-resultado-do-processo" id="busque-o-resultado-do-processo"></a>

Consume the GET endpoint to retrieve the process results and make your decision.
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