Temporary enrollment in anonymously obtained credentials

Abstract

A method begins by receiving, by an authenticated device of a dispersed storage network (DSN), an access request from a requesting device. The method continues by determining, by the authenticated device, whether the requesting device is affiliated with an anonymous user or an authenticated user. When the requesting device is affiliated with the anonymous user, the method continues by determining, by the authenticated device, status of the anonymous user. When the status of the anonymous user is of minimal threat to the DSN, the method continues by granting, by the authenticated device, temporary credentials and temporary access privileges to the anonymous user for use by the requesting device. The method continues by processing, by the authenticated device, the access request in accordance with the temporary credentials and the temporary access privileges.

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