how to server side identify. I am using simplified merge project

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To implement server-side identification in a Mixpanel project using Simplified ID Merge, you need to follow these steps: 1. Generate an Anonymous ID: Create a unique identifier for each user session, typically a UUID. Store this in a cookie or session.2. Set $device_id for anonymous events: When tracking events for anonymous users, set the $device_id property to the Anonymous ID you generated.3. Set $user_id when the user is authenticated: Once the user logs in or is identified, set the $user_id property to their authenticated ID (e.g., username or database ID).4. Include both $device_id and $user_id in events: After authentication, include both the $device_id (Anonymous ID) and $user_id (Authenticated ID) in your events. This triggers the merging of the two IDs.Here's a pseudocode example to illustrate this process: ```import uuiddef track_to_mp(request, event_name, properties):

properties["$device_id"] = request.cookies.get('SESSION_ID') # Set $user_id if the user is authenticated if request.user.is_authenticated(): properties["$user_id"] = request.user.username # Track the event (note: leave the first argument blank) mp.track("", event_name, properties)```It's important to note that you don't need to manually set the distinct_id property, as Mixpanel will determine it based on the presence of $user_id and $device_id.For more detailed information, you can refer to the Server-side Identity Management section in the Mixpanel documentation.

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