---
title: "init(persistentReference:)"
framework: Collaboration
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
platforms: [macOS 10.5+]
path: "collaboration/cbidentity/init(persistentreference:)"
---

# init(persistentReference:)

Returns the identity object matching the persistent reference data.

## Declaration

```swift
init?(persistentReference data: Data)
```

## Parameters

- `data`: The persistent data object that refers to an identity.

## Return Value

Return Value The identity object matching the persistent data object, or nil if the identity is not found.

## Discussion

Discussion A persistent reference is an opaque data object suitable for persistent storage.

## See Also

### Finding Identities

- [init(name:authority:)](collaboration/cbidentity/init(name:authority:).md)
- [init(uuidString:authority:)](collaboration/cbidentity/init(uuidstring:authority:)-13vns.md)