authorization code

Permission entry sequence

An authorization code is a sequence of characters that grants permission to access a system, complete a transaction, or verify identity.

In computing, it's often a temporary code exchanged during authentication—particularly in OAuth flows, where a user's approval generates a code that an application trades for access tokens.

Credit card transactions may require an authorization code confirming the bank approved the charge.

Enter the authorization code sent to your phone.

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security function

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Emergency shutoff mechanism

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authentication element type

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Account identification string

public key · account number · email address · biometric scan · fingerprint

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