diff --git a/website/source/docs/internals/architecture.html.md b/website/source/docs/internals/architecture.html.md index db70e9f337..ba7172dc23 100644 --- a/website/source/docs/internals/architecture.html.md +++ b/website/source/docs/internals/architecture.html.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ clarify what is being discussed: password to authenticate the user. Alternatively, the `github` auth method allows users to authenticate via GitHub. -- **Client Token** - A client token (aka "Vault Token") is a conceptually +- **Client Token** - A client token (aka "Vault Token") is conceptually similar to a session cookie on a web site. Once a user authenticates, Vault returns a client token which is used for future requests. The token is used by Vault to verify the identity of the client and to enforce the applicable ACL