password-protected access
noun phraseUK /ˈpɑːswɜːd prəˈtektɪd ˈækses/
US /ˈpæswɜːrd prəˈtektɪd ˈækses/
A way to get into something that only works if you type the right secret word.
The school website uses password-protected access so only students can see their grades.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A system that asks for a secret code before letting someone use a file or folder.
The teacher put the test answers in a folder with password-protected access.
3. Permission to enter a digital place that is guarded by a secret word.
You need password-protected access to open the family photo album online.
4. A safety feature that keeps strangers out of private information.
The bank app has password-protected access to keep money safe.