---
title: local()
framework: Collaboration
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
platforms: [macOS 10.5+]
path: collaboration/cbidentityauthority/local()
---

# local()

Returns the identity authority on the local system.

## Declaration

```swift
class func local() -> CBIdentityAuthority
```

## Return Value

Return Value The identity authority on the local system.

## Discussion

Discussion Any identities stored on the local system are contained within this identity authority.

## See Also

### Accessing Identity Authorities

- [localizedName](collaboration/cbidentityauthority/localizedname.md)
- [managed()](collaboration/cbidentityauthority/managed().md)
- [default()](collaboration/cbidentityauthority/default().md)