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.
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- It can range from being a Basic Authentication Provider to being an Advanced Identity Manager, depending on its security features.
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- Example(s):
- Authentication Methods, such as:
- Local Authentication, such as:
- Username Password for basic access.
- Token Based for API access.
- External Authentication, such as:
- Local Authentication, such as:
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- Authentication Methods, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- IP-based Access, which lacks user identification.
- Anonymous Access, which bypasses authentication requirements.
- See: Authentication System, Access Control, Security System, User Management.