# Validation

ColdBox Core MVC does not have validation built-in but it is implemented via the official core `cbValidation` module. You can easily install the module in your application via:

```bash
box install cbvalidation
```

You can find much more information about this module in the following resources:

* **Source**: <https://github.com/coldbox/cbox-validation>
* **Documentation**: <https://coldbox-validation.ortusbooks.com>
* **ForgeBox** : <http://forgebox.io/view/cbvalidation>


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