invalidate credentials
[ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt krəˈdɛnʃəlz]
verb phrase
invalidar credenciais
1. To render authentication credentials (such as passwords, tokens, or certificates) no longer valid or useless, typically for security purposes
The system will invalidate credentials after three failed login attempts.
O sistema irá invalidar as credenciais após três tentativas de login falhadas.
2. To revoke or deactivate user access permissions by making their login information non-functional
When an employee leaves the company, administrators must invalidate credentials immediately.
Quando um funcionário sai da empresa, os administradores devem invalidar as credenciais imediatamente.
3. To declare authentication tokens or certificates as expired or unusable
The API endpoint will invalidate credentials upon user logout.
O endpoint da API irá invalidar as credenciais após o logout do usuário.
This is primarily a technical term used in IT security, software development, and system administration contexts. It is used identically in both Brazilian and American English contexts, as the terminology is standardized in the global technology industry. In Portuguese-speaking countries, the term 'invalidar credenciais' is the standard translation used in official documentation, training materials, and corporate security policies.
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