# Identity Management

**Identity Management** refers to the processes and technologies used to create, maintain, and manage digital identities. In MOSIP, it ensures secure and efficient handling of individual identity data throughout its lifecycle.

* **Resident Services**: Provides APIs for managing resident data, including creation, updates, and retrieval of demographic and biometric information.
* **Resident Portal**: A reference UI for residents to easily access and manage their identity data.
* **ID Schema**: Defines the structure and format of identity data, ensuring consistency and interoperability across the system.
* **Identifiers**: Manages the generation, assignment, and lifecycle of unique identifiers for individuals within the MOSIP ecosystem.