session token

[/ˈsɛʃən ˈtoʊkən/]
nounpl: session tokens
token de sessão
1. A unique identifier or cryptographic key issued by a server to a client to maintain and authenticate a user session across multiple requests
The server generated a session token after the user logged in successfully.
O servidor gerou um token de sessão após o usuário fazer login com sucesso.
2. A temporary digital credential that verifies a user's identity for the duration of their interaction with an application or website
The session token expires after 30 minutes of inactivity.
O token de sessão expira após 30 minutos de inatividade.
3. In web development, a mechanism used to track authenticated users and maintain state information across HTTP requests
Store the session token in a secure cookie to prevent unauthorized access.
Armazene o token de sessão em um cookie seguro para evitar acesso não autorizado.
This is a technical term primarily used in software development, cybersecurity, and IT contexts. It gained prominence with the rise of web applications and API-based systems. In Brazil, the term 'token de sessão' is widely understood among tech professionals and developers. The concept is fundamental to modern web security practices and is language-agnostic across international tech communities. Usage remains consistent between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, reflecting the universal nature of computing terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
authentication tokensession identifieraccess tokensession cookiebearer token

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
token de sessão
Standard technical term used in IT and software development contexts
Brazil (Tech Industry)
token de autenticação
Alternative term sometimes used interchangeably in Brazilian tech communities
Portugal
token de sessão
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; primarily used in technical documentation
Brazil (Informal)
token de acesso
Less formal variant used in casual technical discussions

Related Words

authenticationsession managementcookieJWTOAuthAPI keyencryptioncredential

Related Idioms & Phrases

refresh a session token
revoke a session token
expire a session token
validate a session token
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