MediaWiki Authentication System

A MediaWiki Authentication System is a content management authentication system (manages user authentication and session control) for MediaWiki access.

• Context:
  • It can (typically) handle login requests through token validation.
  • It can (typically) maintain session states via cookie management.
  • It can (typically) enforce access control through permission checks.
  • It can (often) support OAuth authentication for third-party access.
  • It can (often) implement rate limiting for security purposes.
  • ...
  • It can range from being a Basic Authentication Provider to being an Advanced Identity Manager, depending on its security features.
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• Examples:
  • Authentication Methods, such as:
    • Local Authentication, such as:
      • Username Password for basic access.
      • Token Based for API access.
    • External Authentication, such as:
      • OAuth Integration for third-party services.
      • LDAP Connection for enterprise systems.
  • ...
• Counter-Examples:
  • IP-based Access, which lacks user identification.
  • Anonymous Access, which bypasses authentication requirements.
• See: Authentication System, Access Control, Security System, User Management.

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