## Create the Link Authentication Element

This method creates an instance of the Link Authentication Element.

**Syntax:** `elements.create(...)`

- `type` ('linkAuthentication') **required**
  The type of Element being created, which is `linkAuthentication` in this case.

- `options` (object)
  Options for creating the Link Authentication Element.

  - `defaultValues` (object)
    Provide the initial contact information that will be displayed in the Link Authentication Element.
The form will render with empty fields if not provided.

    - `email` (string)

### Create a Link Authentication Element

```js
var linkAuthenticationElement = elements.create('linkAuthentication');
```

```es_next
const linkAuthenticationElement = elements.create('linkAuthentication');
```