Tuesday, August 15, 2023

What is authentication

Authentication is like showing your ID to a bouncer before entering a club. They need to make sure you're allowed in. Similarly, when you log into a website with a username and password, the site checks to make sure it's really you before letting you in.

What is Authorization

Authorization is like having different access levels in a building. Not everyone can go everywhere. Some people might be allowed in certain rooms, while others aren't. Similarly, in a website or app, authorization controls who can do what – like only letting managers access certain parts of a site, while regular employees can't.