What is Authorisation?
Determining what actions or data a verified user is allowed to access
Why It Matters
Authorisation ensures users can only see and do what they're supposed to, like preventing regular users from accessing admin features
Real-World Example
A team member can view project files, but only managers can delete them
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Related Terms
Authentication
The process of verifying who someone is, usually through a username and password
OAuth
A standard that lets you log into apps using your existing accounts from Google, Facebook, or other providers
Token
A piece of data that represents your identity or permissions
JWT (JSON Web Token)
A secure digital pass that proves who you are without needing to check the database every time
SSL/TLS
Security technology that encrypts data sent between your website and your users
HTTPS
The secure version of HTTP that encrypts all data sent between a browser and website