Password
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A password, sometimes called a passcode, is a memorized secret, typically a string of characters, usually used to confirm the identity of a user.
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See also
- Access code (disambiguation)
- Authentication
- CAPTCHA
- Cognitive science
- Diceware
- Kerberos (protocol)
- Keyfile
- Passphrase
- Password cracking
- Password fatigue
- Password length parameter
- Password manager
- Password notification e-mail
- Password policy
- Password psychology
- Password strength
- Password synchronization
- Password-authenticated key agreement
- Pre-shared key
- Random password generator
- Rainbow table
- Self-service password reset
- Usability of web authentication systems
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