Marcelo Paiva

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Success criterion 3.3.8

Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

For any step in an authentication process, alternatives are provided that do not rely on cognitive function tests, such as remembering or solving puzzles.

  • Level AA
  • Principle 3: Understandable
  • Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance
  • New in WCAG 2.2

In a user’s words

“Remembering passwords is tough. How about we keep it simple but secure?”

Who this helps: Cognitive Impairments, Memory

What each role can do

Product manager
Explore and implement authentication methods that minimize cognitive load, such as biometric or device-based authentication.
Designer
Design authentication processes that are intuitive and provide alternatives to traditional memory-based passwords.
Developer
Integrate authentication alternatives that accommodate users with cognitive impairments, ensuring security without reliance on memory tests.
Tester
Test authentication processes to ensure they are accessible to users with various cognitive abilities, focusing on ease of use and security.

Once it is fixed

“Logging in has never been easier! Thanks for making security hassle-free and inclusive.”

The quotes are written to illustrate the criterion. They are not testimonials from real people. For the official wording, find 3.3.8 in the W3C quick reference for WCAG 2.2 (opens in a new tab).

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