authentication token
[/ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən ˈtoʊkən/]
nounpl: authentication tokens
token de autenticação
1. A digital credential or string of characters generated by a server that verifies a user's identity and authorizes access to protected resources without requiring repeated login credentials
The authentication token is stored securely in the browser's local storage to maintain the user's session.
O token de autenticação é armazenado com segurança no armazenamento local do navegador para manter a sessão do usuário.
2. A security mechanism used in API calls and web applications to confirm that a user has been authenticated
You must include the authentication token in the request header to access the API endpoint.
Você deve incluir o token de autenticação no cabeçalho da solicitação para acessar o endpoint da API.
3. A temporary or persistent credential that proves authorization without exposing passwords
The mobile app refreshes the authentication token every hour for security purposes.
O aplicativo móvel atualiza o token de autenticação a cada hora por motivos de segurança.
This is technical jargon primarily used in IT and software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. The English term 'token' is widely adopted in Brazilian Portuguese tech environments, even in casual conversation among developers. The concept is essential in modern web security practices and is increasingly important as cloud computing and API-based services become more prevalent.
Related Idioms & Phrases
generate an authentication token
revoke an authentication token
refresh an authentication token
validate an authentication token
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