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# Authentication vs Authorization
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Authentication and authorization are popular terms in modern computer systems that often confuse people. **Authentication** is the process of confirming the identity of a user or a device (i.e., an entity). During the authentication process, an entity usually relies on some proof to authenticate itself, i.e. an authentication factor. In contrast to authentication, **authorization** refers to the process of verifying what resources entities (users or devices) can access, or what actions they can perform, i.e., their access rights.
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Visit the following resources to learn more:
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- [@article@Basic Authentication](https://roadmap.sh/guides/basic-authentication)
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- [@article@What is Authentication vs Authorization?](https://auth0.com/intro-to-iam/authentication-vs-authorization) |