authorized only
Permitted personnel exclusively
A phrase marking restricted access—only those with permission may enter, view, or use something.
Common on doors, files, and systems where security matters: The server room is authorized only, This document is for authorized only personnel.
Often appears as "authorized personnel only" or on signs warning against unauthorized entry.
- restrictedLimited in scope
- restricted areaSpace with controlled entry
- accessRight to enter
- no entryAccess not permitted
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
security clearance · classified · top secret · need to know · confidential · personnel · authorized personnel · badge · keycard · secure · private · forbidden · prohibited · off-limits · keep out · do not enter · entry · gate
authorized onlyopen to the public
public access · unrestricted · public · free entry · open admission
authorize, author, authority, authorizing, authorization, authoritative, authoritatively, unauthorized, authorship