Authentication vs. Authorization
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What is Authentication vs. Authorization?
Authentication verifies who a user is, confirming their identity using credentials like usernames and passwords. Authorization, on the other hand, determines what a user is allowed to access after they've been authenticated. In essence, authentication proves you are who you say you are, while authorization dictates what you can do.
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