# Supported authentication methods
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The authentication methods supported depend on your implementation type:

## IDC Implementation
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+ Amazon Quick: AWS Identity Center authentication only
+ Amazon Q Business: `AWS_IAM_IDC`

## Non-IDC Implementation
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+ Amazon Quick:
  + Native identities (username/password)
  + AWS Managed Microsoft AD
  + IAM federation
+ Amazon Q Business: `AWS_QUICKSIGHT_IDP`