access-restricted program

noun
UK /ˈæk.ses rɪˌstrɪk.tɪd ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/
US /ˈæk.ses rɪˌstrɪk.tɪd ˈproʊ.ɡræm/

A program that only some people are allowed to open or use.

The school's grading program is an access-restricted program, so only teachers can log in.

SYNONYMS

limited-access programrestricted applicationlocked programprivate program

RELATED WORDS

passwordpermissionloginsecurityuser account

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that requires special permission or a password before it can be used.

Students cannot install the access-restricted program without an administrator's approval.

3. A computer tool that is blocked for most users and open only to approved people.

The access-restricted program keeps student records safe from outsiders.

4. A program whose features are turned off for people who are not on the allowed list.

When the trial ended, the app became an access-restricted program until we paid.