Step-up authentication
- Step-up authentication asks for a stronger proof of identity, such as biometrics, before a sensitive action.
In short: Step-up authentication asks for a stronger proof of identity, such as biometrics, before a sensitive action. Some gateways step up to a human approver. This entry uses the term the way our gateway datasheets and spec explainers do. Related terms and pages are linked below, so you can follow the idea through the site.
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By The Datasheet desk · Reviewed 2026-11-03