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verification required

Verification required is a sign-in status in which the identity of the person trying to sign in must be checked before the sign-in is completed.

In plain English

It marks a pause in the sign-in process rather than a finished sign-in. Before the sign-in can be completed, the identity of the person trying to sign in must be checked.

In context

Here, "verification required" flags that the attempted sign-in needs an identity check before it can be completed.

Situation
Checking sessions, devices, login history, and unusual access activity
What it communicates
flags that extra verification is needed for access

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not say whether access will ultimately be allowed.

Examples

“She entered her password, but the sign-in stopped at verification required until her identity was checked.”

Core meaning

“When a sign-in returns verification required, the process waits for an identity check.”

In context

  • sign-in status Broader Term

    This is a more general category that includes statuses shown during sign-in.

  • access denied Contrast

    This status does not by itself state refusal of access.