---
title: authorizationRef()
framework: securityfoundation
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: securityfoundation/sfauthorization/authorizationref()
---

# authorizationRef()

Returns the authorization reference for this object.

## Declaration

```swift
func authorizationRef() -> AuthorizationRef!
```

## Return value

Return value The authorization reference. Discussion You can use the authorization reference in calls to Authorization Services functions. For additional information see Authorization Services.