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+********************************************************************
+                I D E N T I F I C A T I O N    M O D U L E
+********************************************************************
+
+DESCRIPTION:
+
+   This module allows users to login with a custom identification
+   number (or string). To configure this module, the site builder
+   creates a (or specifies a pre-existing) field on the user entity.
+   The value stored in this field for a particular user can
+   then be used as the identification login credential.
+
+********************************************************************
+
+INSTALLATION:
+
+1. Enable the module.
+2. Go to admin/config/people/identification and select field and
+   click save configuration. If fields not listed in the select box then
+   click 'Create new field' link and create a field.
+3. Now, User can login by using Identification values stored on the
+   user entities.