How to create a valid AuthenticationManager without a controller?

Question

I need access to a valid instance of a AuthenticationManager outside of a controller. For example, in a custom AuthroizeAttribute. In the template used to create an MVC 5 application that uses ASP.NET Identity it creates this code in the AccountController to create an instance of a AuthenticationManager.

    private IAuthenticationManager AuthenticationManager
    {
        get
        {
            return HttpContext.GetOwinContext().Authentication;
        }
    }

This HttpContext is a property of the Controller. How do I create an AuthenticationManager that has the correct context if I am not in a controller?

I am having a hard time finding any good documentation on ASP.NET Identity and OWIN.

Can't you get the current HttpContext with System.Web.HttpContext.Current? — Alex Dresko, Nov 06 '13 at 14:08
That works. Thanks. If you want to put it in as an answer I will accept it. — Kevin Junghans, Nov 06 '13 at 19:47

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 06 '13 at 20:09

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answered Nov 06 '13 at 20:09

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How to create a valid AuthenticationManager without a controller?

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