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Authentication - Workflows

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Authentication - Workflows

General information

To facilitate AEM's author and publish functionality, the cortex authentication handler has several pathways to ensure that all information is retrieve directly from Cortex Java SDK.

Sequence diagram showing a general overview of how authentication works. (PUBLISH MODE).

Sequence diagram showing a general overview of how authentication works. (AUTHOR MODE).

Table showing Password/ credential information required based on runmode.

Password Requirements Table
Action Run Mode
Author Publish
Login existing Cortex Java SDK Shopper Correct Password Required Correct Password Required
Login Shopper Registered Via Author Mode Any password is ignored when logging into Author Mode N/A