Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Progress Dynamics Managers API Reference

> ## authenticateUser

> This procedure authenticates users. This procedure verifies that a user exists in the database and that the password provided is legitimate. It does not establish any permissions.

> Location: af\app\afsecmngrp.i

> Parameters:

> `INPUT pcUserName AS CHARACTER`

> The user name from the login.

> `INPUT pcPassword AS CHARACTER`

> The password from the login.

> `OUTPUT pcError AS CHARACTER`

> The error message if the login fails.

> Notes: None

> Examples: See the main block in `dynamics\as_connect.p`.

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