IdentityOptions is the ASP.NET Core Identity options class containing configuration for identity behavior, including password and user settings.
IdentityOptions configures ASP.NET Core Identity behavior through the options pattern. Its Password and User properties control validation applied when accounts are created. section 38.3.3
Observe validation during user creation
Request /users/create and submit a short password or an invalid username. Identity returns validation errors; after changing the options, the accepted values can create the account. section 38.3.3
How Pro ASP.NET Core 7, Tenth Edition covers it
How deep it goes
Explains nested validation properties and demonstrates Program.cs configuration, stopping short of Identity internals.
Examples
Uses the /users/create form, weak passwords, invalid usernames, and a Program.cs configuration listing.
What it assumes
Assumes ASP.NET Core Identity setup and introduces configuration through the options pattern.
What you can do after
Operate/configure IdentityOptions to enforce password rules, username character restrictions, and unique email addresses.
How it connects
Connects ASP.NET Core Identity with the options pattern, PasswordOptions, UserOptions, and IdentityResult validation errors.
PasswordOptionsconfigures · PasswordOptions is the ASP.NET Core Identity options class containing configuration for password validation requirements.
options patternconfigured by · The options pattern is a .NET configuration pattern that represents related settings as strongly typed objects supplied through dependency injection.
UserOptionsconfigures · UserOptions is the ASP.NET Core Identity options class containing configuration for username and email-address validation.
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