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Configure the Authentication Providers

You can create a web application that uses Claims-based authentication type by using the SharePoint Central Administration user interface or Windows PowerShell. Use the Central Administration to create a web application.

If you want to automate the task of creating a web application, which is common in enterprises, use Windows PowerShell. You can also modify the authentication type of an existing classic based authentication to claims-based authentication using the PowerShell script.