This page is part of the AeThex documentation system.
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Linked Accounts connect a Passport identity to external accounts, communities, services, games, and tools.
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<h2>Why linking matters</h2>
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<p>Linking lets AeThex recognize the same person across multiple ecosystem surfaces.</p>
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A linked account should never replace [[Passport]]. Passport remains the primary identity layer; linked accounts add context for integrations such as Discord, game platforms, developer tools, or partner services.
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## Common linked account types
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- Discord or community accounts.
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- Git or developer platform accounts.
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- Game or experience accounts.
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- Organization-managed service accounts.
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- Support or ticketing identities.
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## Linking flow
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1. User starts from Passport or an integration surface.
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2. External service proves account ownership.
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3. AeThex records the connection and metadata.
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4. Permissions are evaluated separately through [[Permissions]].
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5. Users can review or disconnect links where supported.
