> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.caf.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.caf.io/caf-api/all-id.md).

# All ID Documentation

All ID is a self-hosted facial recognition platform designed for high-security biometric validation and profile management.

## How it works

All ID processes biometric validation requests through a simple workflow:

1. **Profile Creation**: Register a user's facial biometrics along with identifiers
2. **Validation Request**: Submit a new facial image for validation against registered profiles
3. **Matching**: The platform compares facial features and returns a match result with confidence score
4. **Decision**: Your application receives the validation result (MATCH, NO\_MATCH, INCONCLUSIVE)

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The platform stores only mathematical representations of facial features (feature vectors), not the original images, ensuring privacy and reducing storage requirements.
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## Documentation sections

* [**Technical Requirements**](/caf-api/all-id/technical-requirements.md) - Infrastructure specifications and resource requirements
* [**Architecture Overview**](/caf-api/all-id/architecture-overview.md) - How components interact and data flows
* [**Production Guidance**](/caf-api/all-id/production-guidance.md) - Deployment examples
  * [**AWS ECS (CDK)**](/caf-api/all-id/production-guidance/ecs.md) - Deployment guide using AWS CDK
  * [**AWS ECS (Terraform)**](/caf-api/all-id/production-guidance/ecs-terraform.md) - Deployment guide using Terraform
* [**Configuration**](/caf-api/all-id/configuration.md) - Environment variables and service configuration
* [**Security Best Practices**](/caf-api/all-id/security-best-practices.md) - Security guidelines and best practices
* [**Facematch AI Documentation**](/caf-api/all-id/ai-facematch-documentation.md) - Facematch AI model
* [**Available Resources**](/caf-api/all-id/available-resources.md) - Api Documentation

## What's next?

Start with [Technical Requirements](/caf-api/all-id/technical-requirements.md) to understand what you need to deploy All ID.


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