LoginOnly
LoginOnly is a concept used in information security and software architecture to describe a design approach in which access to protected resources is restricted to authenticated users. In its simplest form, a login process must occur before any sensitive data can be accessed, making anonymous access effectively impossible.
Implementation typically relies on authentication mechanisms such as username and password, supported by session management or
Variants of a login-only approach include single-factor and multi-factor authentication, persistent sessions, and rate limiting to
Advantages include reduced exposure of resources to anonymous users and clearer accountability. Drawbacks include potential user
In practice, login-only patterns are common in enterprise applications, APIs that require user context, and services