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How is an Authentication Provider used in Salesforce?

1. Validates passwords for all Salesforce users

2. Allows login using credentials from external service

3. Enables login only from internal network

4. Requires users to have separate credentials for Salesforce

The correct answer is: Allows login using credentials from external service

An Authentication Provider in Salesforce is used to allow users to log in using credentials from an external service. This means that users do not necessarily have to create separate credentials for Salesforce but can use their existing credentials from an external identity provider such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, or a custom-built service. By leveraging an Authentication Provider, organizations can simplify the login process for their users while maintaining security and compliance standards. The other options are incorrect: A. Validates passwords for all Salesforce users - This is incorrect because an Authentication Provider does not specifically focus on validating passwords for Salesforce users but rather enables login using credentials from external services. C. Enables login only from internal network - This is incorrect as an Authentication Provider expands the login capabilities beyond just the internal network by integrating with external identity providers. D. Requires users to have separate credentials for Salesforce - This is incorrect as the main purpose of an Authentication Provider is to allow users to log in using credentials from an external service, hence eliminating the need for separate credentials for Salesforce.