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Definition

Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)

A method of authenticating plaintext credential, considered vulnerable when used in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections

DTDevolutions Team·August 18, 2026·1 min read

What is Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)?

A method of authenticating plaintext credential, considered vulnerable when used in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections

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What is Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)?

A method of authenticating plaintext credential, considered vulnerable when used in Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections