user authentication

Proving your identity

User authentication is the process of verifying that someone is who they claim to be before granting access to a system, account, or resource.

Common methods include passwords, PINs, biometrics like fingerprints or facial recognition, and two-factor authentication combining multiple verification types.

The app requires user authentication before displaying sensitive data.

Related

security · verification · encryption · CAPTCHA · OAuth · username · biometrics · smart card · logout · security question · unlock · access denied · keycard · two-factor · identity · token · fingerprint · face unlock

Opposites
identity verification status

user authenticationguest access

Temporary entry for outsiders

anonymous browsing · public access · incognito mode · anonymity

access control approach

user authenticationauthorization

Formal permission granted

access rights · access control

system openness

user authenticationopen access

Free public scholarly content

open door policy · free access

Family

authenticate, authentication

Familiarity
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