1. Accessing a website or online resource:
* You need to log in with a username and password to prove your identity.
* You need to verify your account with an email or phone number.
* You need to provide certain information to gain access, like your age or location.
2. Performing a specific action:
* You need permission to perform an action, like making a purchase or changing your profile information.
* You need specific credentials to perform an action, like a security clearance or administrator privileges.
3. Viewing private information:
* You need permission to access private information, like someone's personal data or financial records.
* You need to be authorized to view sensitive information, like confidential documents or classified files.
In essence, "authorization required" means that you need to prove your identity and/or have the necessary permissions to access or perform something.