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-# Introduction
+Ory Identities is designed to handle core authentication use cases in modern software applications, such as self-service login and
+registration, multi-factor authentication, account verification, and recovery. It is is an API-first identity and user management
+system built on top of the widely deployed open-source [Ory Kratos Identity Server](https://github.com/ory/kratos). Ory Identities
+also offers admin APIs for user management and supports flexible user experiences through its customizable workflow engine.
+
+## Features
+
+### Cookie-based security
+
+Enhance browser security with anti-CSRF cookies, protect against common attack vectors such as XSS and CSRF, and maintain that
+session states securely. [Read more about it here](../security-model.mdx)
+
+### Native and browser APIs
+
+Integrate seamlessly with mobile or native apps and web browsers using robust APIs.
+
+Read more about it [here](native-browser.mdx).
+
+### Self-service flows
+
+Registration, login, logout, multi-factor authentication, settings, verification, and recovery.
+
+Read more about it [here](../kratos/self-service.mdx).
+
+### Authentication methods
+
+Passwords, passwordless code, Passkeys, social sign-in, multi-factor authentication.
+
+Read more about it [here](../kratos/concepts/credentials.mdx).
+
+### Identity schema
+
+Customize and extend user data models to fit application-specific needs.
+
+Read more about it [here](../kratos/manage-identities/01_overview.mdx).
+
+### Identity management
+
+Manage user identities with CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations.
+
+Read more about it [here](../category/identity-management/).
+
+### Session management
+
+Control user sessions, including lifespan, refresh, and revocation.
+
+Read more about it [here](../kratos/session-management/01_overview.mdx).
+
+### User interface
+
+Build custom user interfaces for authentication and profile management using Ory SDKs and REST APIs to match your applications
+design.
+
+Read more about it [here](../account-experience/index.mdx).
+
+### Send emails & SMS
+
+Email and SMS notifications for verification, recovery, and multi-factor authentication. Customize SMPT/HTTP and SMS server and
+templates.
+
+Read more about it [here](../kratos/emails-sms/05_custom-email-templates.mdx).
+
+## Benefits
+
+Ory Identities offers several key benefits that make it an ideal solution for managing user identities, authentication, and access
+control. By leveraging Ory Identities, you can:
+
+**Accelerate development** Hit the ground running with a comprehensive user management system that supports a wide range of
+authentication methods and identity management features. Ory Identities adheres to industry standards, allowing you to streamline
+authentication across apps and services and focus on your core business.
+
+**Ensure compliance**: Ory Identities is designed to meet the latest security standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR,
+simplifying the process of ensuring compliance. It helps you address legal and industry-specific data protection mandates
+effectively.
+
+**Own your user experience**: Ory Identities allows you to use a custom UI that matches the exact branding and flow you need to
+improve user experience.
+
+**Scale to millions**: Built on a cloud-native architecture, Ory Identities scales effortlessly to accommodate growing user bases,
+whether you're managing thousands or millions of users. Its flexible design ensures consistent performance and reliability as your
+needs evolve.
+
+**Mitigate Security Risks**: With a security-first approach Ory Identities minimizes attack surface. It safeguards user data and
+prevents unauthorized access and malicious attacks, providing robust protection for both users and data.
+
+## Usecases
+
+- B2C (Business-to-Consumer): Provide seamless registration, login, and profile management for customers using your apps and
+  services directly. This includes social logins, passwordless options, and robust account recovery mechanisms.
+- B2B (Business-to-Business): Create secure logins and access controls for partner organizations or client companies to manage
+  their accounts, view orders, and interact with your services. Enable streamlined authentication for employees of partner
+  organizations, allowing them to access your B2B applications using their company credentials.
+- Workforce: Onboard new employees, manage user accounts, roles, and identities within your organization's systems. Multi-factor
+  authentication (MFA) and breached password protection for added security
+- Enterprise: Consolidate user accounts and identities across multi-tenant brands, applications and systems. Use Ory Identities to
+  streamline user onboarding, offboarding, and permission management. Seamlessly connect with existing enterprise identity
+  providers and other 3rd party systems.
+
+## Next steps
+
+Read more about the Ory Identities [security model](../security-model.mdx) and try out one of the
+[Ory Network Identities quickstart guides](../getting-started/overview) for your framework or programming language to learn how to
+add login and registration to your app in minutes.