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

# Face ID: How It Works

> Understanding the Face ID workflow and integration process

Integrate advanced facial recognition for user authentication and duplicate detection with FACE ID by following these simple steps.

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  <Step title="Determine your target users">
    **Identify User groups**

    * Decide which user groups will benefit from facial recognition-based authentication and duplicate detection.
    * Use the 'Collections' feature to organize these groups according to your objectives.
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  <Step title="Add a Face Id">
    **Collect Facial Images**

    * Gather facial images from your users.
    * Send these images to ARGOS, including the user distinction parameter with each submission.
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  <Step title="Search Face">
    **Authenticate Users**

    * Collect new facial images from users for authentication.
    * Send these images to ARGOS, ensuring no images are stored during this process. Include the user distinction parameter with each request.
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