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# externalVerify Mutation

Verify external authentication data by plugin.

```graphql
externalVerify(
  input: JSONString!
  pluginId: String!
): ExternalVerify
```

Details

```graphql
type ExternalVerify {
  user: User
  isValid: Boolean!
  verifyData: JSONString
  accountErrors: [AccountError!]! @deprecated
  errors: [AccountError!]!
}
```

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### Arguments

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#### [`input`](#input) ● [`JSONString!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/jsonstring.md)

The data required by plugin to proceed the verification.

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#### [`pluginId`](#plugin-id) ● [`String!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/string.md)

The ID of the authentication plugin.

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### Type

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#### [`ExternalVerify`](/api-reference/authentication/objects/external-verify.md)

Verify external authentication data by plugin.