# Authentication

Checkout endpoints support both authenticated and anonymous sessions:

* **Authenticated users**: Session cookie (`sessionid`) is used to track checkout progress.
* **Anonymous users**: Guest checkout is available when `CAN_GUEST_PURCHASE` dynamic setting is enabled. Session cookie is still used to track checkout progress and store anonymous addresses.


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