Access Code
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Access code may refer to:
In authentication:
In telecommunications:
In authentication:
- PasswordPasswordA password is a secret word or string of characters that is used for authentication, to prove identity or gain access to a resource . The password should be kept secret from those not allowed access....
, a secret word. - Personal identification numberPersonal identification numberA personal identification number is a secret numeric password shared between a user and a system that can be used to authenticate the user to the system. Typically, the user is required to provide a non-confidential user identifier or token and a confidential PIN to gain access to the system...
(PIN), a secret numeric code.
In telecommunications:
- National access codeTrunk prefixA trunk prefix is the number to be dialed in a domestic telephone call, preceding any necessary area codes and subscriber numbers. When the number is called from overseas, the trunk prefix is omitted by the caller. In most countries, such as Australia, Germany and the United Kingdom, the trunk...
, used to dial a domestic call. - International access code, used to dial an international call.
- Area code, a segment of a telephone number.