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What is Authentication?

The process of checking that a person is allowed to open a protected interface or account. Face ID and passcodes are examples.

Reviewed 2026-10-31 · 4,500 app labels in the database

Quick answer

The process of checking that a person is allowed to open a protected interface or account. Face ID and passcodes are examples.

Limitation

Authentication and encryption are different controls. A login screen alone says little about stored-file protection.

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What does Authentication mean?

The process of checking that a person is allowed to open a protected interface or account. Face ID and passcodes are examples.

What limitation matters?

Authentication and encryption are different controls. A login screen alone says little about stored-file protection.

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