Authentication terms

GC AI Glossary

Authentication terms

7 terms from the GC AI glossary, each explained in plain English.

A

Access token
Authentication
A temporary digital key that securely grants a user or application access to specific data for a limited time.
Authentication
Authentication
The security process of verifying the identity of a user attempting to log into the platform.
Authorization
Authentication
The process of determining what specific actions and data an authenticated user is allowed to access.

O

OAuth
AuthenticationPlain English priority
A secure industry standard that lets you log into GC AI using your existing company credentials without creating a new password.

P

Permissions
Authentication
The specific access rights assigned to a user role, dictating what documents they can view or edit.

S

Scopes
Authentication
Defined boundaries that limit exactly what an API or integration is allowed to do or access.
SSO
Single Sign-On
Authentication
A system allowing users to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials.