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# Authentication

You can authenticate on the remote target using a domain account or a local user

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[Checking Credentials (Domain)](/smb-protocol/authentication/checking-credentials-domain.md)
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[Checking Credentials (Local)](/smb-protocol/authentication/checking-credentials-local.md)
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* When authentication fail => `COLOR RED`
* When authentication success => `COLOR GREEN`
* When authentication fail but the password provided is valid => `COLOR MAGENTA`