> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://decentralabs-2.gitbook.io/decentralabs-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://decentralabs-2.gitbook.io/decentralabs-docs/the-auth-service-section.md).

# The Auth Service Section

Learn about the authentication and authorization service that connects smart contracts deployed on the blockchain to lab infrastructure, enabling secure and seamless access to institutional private networks and experimentation resources.