TR 22.904 – User-Centric Authentication and Identity Management
3GPP TR 22.904 is the 3GPP Technical Report for User-Centric Authentication and Identity Management. Its official 3GPP title is “Study on user centric identifiers and authentication”. It is published in 4 releases (Rel-16 to Rel-19); the latest version is 19.0.0 in Rel-19.
Studies optional user authentication layer atop subscription auth, enabling user-specific services, slice auth, and external system interworking.
Releases and versions of TR 22.904
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-19 | 19.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-18 | 18.0.1 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.0.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-16 | 16.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 22.904
Category: Security (Authentication). Technology generation: Multi-Gen. Network layer: CoreNetwork.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Researchers and academics
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 22.904
- TR 21.905 3GPP Terminology and Definitions
Specifications that reference TR 22.904
Other specifications in the 22 series
- TR 22.897 Isolated E-UTRAN Operation for Public Safety
- TR 22.898 Study on user control over spoofed calls
- TR 22.899 Study on Enhanced User Location Reporting
- TR 22.903 CS Videotelephony Service Analysis
- TR 22.906 IMS P2P Content Distribution Services
- TR 22.907 UMTS IC Card and Terminal Concepts
- TR 22.908 Study on Paging Permission with Access Control
- TR 22.912 Network Selection for Non-3GPP Access
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 22.904?
3GPP TR 22.904 is the 3GPP Technical Report for User-Centric Authentication and Identity Management. Studies optional user authentication layer atop subscription auth, enabling user-specific services, slice auth, and external system interworking.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 22.904?
TR 22.904 is published in 4 releases, from Rel-16 to Rel-19. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 19.0.0 (Rel-19).
What category does TR 22.904 belong to?
TR 22.904 belongs to the Security (Authentication) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to Multi-Gen networks.
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