activeaccount
Activeaccount is a term used in information technology to describe a user account that is currently enabled and in regular use within a computing environment. While the exact definition varies by system, an activeaccount generally indicates that the account is not deactivated, suspended, or archived and is capable of performing authentication and authorization tasks.
Activity signals that preserve an activeaccount status include successful logins, session creation, API requests, changes to
Purpose and implications: Activeaccounts enable ongoing access for legitimate users and help organizations allocate licenses and
Lifecycle and management: The lifecycle typically includes creation, activation, maintenance through usage, suspension if policy is
See also: account lifecycle management, user management, authentication, identity and access management, dormant accounts, security governance.