authentication error

Credential verification problem

An authentication error occurs when a system fails to verify someone's identity—typically because of wrong credentials, expired passwords, or mismatched security tokens.

The term appears constantly in computing: I keep getting an authentication error when I try to log in.

Authentication errors can also stem from server-side issues rather than user mistakes.

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access denied · failed · invalid · credentials · access · rejected · unauthorized · permission denied · timeout · server · bad request · username · locked · retry · token · expired · session expired · verification

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authentication outcome

authentication errorverified

Confirmed as accurate

authenticated · permission granted · authorized · signed in · welcome message

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Rated G