3.3.8 Accessible Authentication (Minimum)

Description

A cognitive function test (such as remembering a password or solving a puzzle) is not required for any step in an authentication process unless that step provides at least one of the following:

Conformance Notes

ADS

✅ SUPPORTS

SciX

✅ SUPPORTS

References

• How to Meet 3.3.8
• Understanding 3.3.8

Notes

• ”Object recognition” and ”Personal content” may be represented by images, video, or audio.
• Examples of mechanisms that satisfy this criterion include:
  1. support for password entry by password managers to reduce memory need, and
  2. copy and paste to reduce the cognitive burden of re-typing.