Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

Success criterion 3.3.8 · Level AA

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.

Principle 3: Understandable · Guideline 3.3: Input Assistance

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.”