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In technology, a user is an individual or organization that interacts with a product or service to achieve a goal. Users may access software applications, websites, cloud services, devices, or embedded systems, and their needs shape how the product is designed and evaluated.

Users can be categorized by role and access level. End users are the primary operators who interact

Understanding users involves user research, usability testing, and modeling techniques such as personas and user journeys.

Security and privacy considerations govern how users authenticate, authorize actions, and control data. Practices include least-privilege

User lifecycle concepts cover onboarding, account maintenance, updates, and eventual deactivation or deletion. Products may support

with
the
system
to
complete
tasks.
Administrators
manage
configuration,
permissions,
and
maintenance.
Other
common
categories
include
casual
or
power
users,
guests,
and
registered
or
authenticated
users,
depending
on
the
product's
access
model.
Designers
seek
to
align
interfaces
with
users'
tasks,
contexts,
and
limits,
and
to
ensure
accessibility
for
people
with
disabilities.
access,
consent
management,
data
minimization,
and
compliance
with
privacy
regulations.
Accessibility
and
inclusive
design
also
ensure
a
broader
range
of
users
can
interact
with
the
product.
data
portability
and
user-generated
content,
reinforcing
user
rights
and
transparency
in
terms
of
service.
The
recurring
goal
is
to
enable
reliable,
respectful,
and
usable
experiences
for
all
users.