numeric password authentication

[njuːˈmɛrɪk ˈpæswɜrd ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: numeric password authentications
autenticação por senha numérica
1. A security process that verifies a user's identity by requiring them to enter a sequence of numbers as their password
The ATM requires numeric password authentication to access your account.
O caixa eletrônico requer autenticação por senha numérica para acessar sua conta.
2. A method of user verification that relies exclusively on numerical digits (0-9) rather than letters or special characters
Banks often use numeric password authentication for PIN codes as an additional security measure.
Os bancos frequentemente usam autenticação por senha numérica para códigos PIN como medida de segurança adicional.
3. A login mechanism where only numbers are accepted as valid characters in the password field
Many mobile devices offer numeric password authentication as a simpler alternative to complex passwords.
Muitos dispositivos móveis oferecem autenticação por senha numérica como alternativa mais simples a senhas complexas.
In Brazil, numeric password authentication is extremely common in banking systems and ATMs due to widespread adoption of PIN-based security. In the United States and internationally, this term is more frequently used in technical documentation and IT security discussions. The preference for numeric-only passwords in financial institutions reflects a balance between security and usability across diverse populations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
PIN authenticationnumeric authenticationdigit-based authenticationnumerical password verification
Antonyms / Antônimos
alphanumeric authenticationbiometric authenticationmulti-character password authentication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autenticação por senha numérica
Standard term used in most Brazilian Portuguese-speaking contexts
Rio de Janeiro
autenticação numérica
Abbreviated form commonly used in informal contexts
São Paulo
autenticação por senha numérica
Technical and formal usage predominates in business and IT sectors
Portugal
autenticação por palavra-passe numérica
Uses 'palavra-passe' instead of 'senha' as per European Portuguese standard

Related Words

passwordauthenticationPIN codesecurityencryptiontwo-factor authenticationaccess control

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the code
crack the password
security lock
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