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    This version is still in development and is not considered stable yet. For the latest stable version, please use Spring Security 6.4.2!

    Username/Password Authentication

    One of the most common ways to authenticate a user is by validating a username and password. As such, Spring Security provides comprehensive support for authenticating with a username and password.

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