password prompt
Credential entry request
A password prompt is the message or interface element that asks a user to enter their password, typically appearing during login or when accessing protected content.
The prompt usually displays a text field where characters are masked as dots or asterisks: The password prompt appeared after three minutes of inactivity.
In command-line contexts, the prompt may show nothing at all as you type.
- loginAuthentication act or screen
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- securityProtection from threat
- security questionIdentity-confirming backup query
- enterPass into a space
enter key · access · access denied · credential · username · text field · text box · cursor · blinking · asterisks · dots · forgotten · reset · invalid · incorrect · retry · unlock · gate
- promptscue, hint, suggestion, nudge, reminder
- UI elementsbutton, menu, buttons, menus, icon
- system alertsalert, notification, warning, error message, system alert
- boot processboot sequence, bootloader, boot loader, BIOS, UEFI
password promptbiometric scan
Identification via physical traits
fingerprint scanner · retinal scan · facial recognition · iris scan · voice recognition
password promptopen access
Free public scholarly content
guest mode · guest access · public access · single sign-on · auto-login
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