---
title: CSIdentity
framework: Collaboration
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
platforms: [macOS 10.5+]
path: collaboration/cbidentity/csidentity
---

# CSIdentity

Returns an opaque object for use with the Core Services Identity API.

## Declaration

```occ
@property (readonly) CSIdentityRef CSIdentity;
```

## Return Value

Return Value The opaque object for use with the Core Services Identity API.

## Discussion

Discussion This method, along with identityWithCSIdentity:, is used for interoperability with the Core Services Identity API.

## See Also

### Storing Identities

- [persistentReference](collaboration/cbidentity/persistentreference.md)