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# Password Storage
# Password storage **(FREE)**
GitLab stores user passwords in a hashed format, to prevent passwords from being visible.
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# Generated passwords for users created through integrated authentication
# Generated passwords for users created through integrated authentication **(FREE)**
GitLab allows users to set up accounts through integration with external [authentication and authorization providers](../administration/auth/README.md).