Authed

Authed is a term commonly used in computing and networking to indicate that a user or device has successfully undergone an authentication process. Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or device attempting to access a system or resource. This typically involves providing credentials such as a username and password, a digital certificate, or biometric data. Once these credentials are confirmed as valid, the user or device is considered "authed."

The state of being authed signifies that the system trusts the identity presented and grants the user or device a certain level of access or privileges. This access might be temporary, lasting only for the duration of a session, or it could be persistent, allowing ongoing access until a specific logout event occurs or a timeout is reached. The specific mechanisms and requirements for becoming authed vary widely depending on the security protocols and systems in place.

In simpler terms, being authed means you've proven who you are to a system, and the system now recognizes and trusts you, at least to some extent, to perform certain actions or access specific information. This is a fundamental concept in cybersecurity, ensuring that only authorized individuals or entities can interact with sensitive data and functionalities.