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This research presents PACE (Providing Authentication through Computational Gait Evaluation), a novel methodology for gait-based authentication leveraging the power of deep learning algorithms. The primary objective of PACE is to enhance the security and efficiency of user authentication mechanisms by capitalizing on the unique gait patterns exhibited by individuals. This study delineates the development and implementation of a deep learning model, which was trained on a set of extracted features. These features, including mean, variance, standard deviation, kurtosis, and skewness, were derived from accelerometer and gyroscope data, serving as descriptors of users' gait patterns for the deep learning model. The model's performance was evaluated based on its ability to classify and authenticate users accurately using these features. For the purpose of this study, twelve participants were enlisted, with sensors affixed to their back hip and right ankle to collect the requisite accelerometer and gyroscope data. The experimental results were highly promising, with the model achieving an exceptional accuracy rate of 99% in authenticating users. These findings underscore the potential of PACE as a viable alternative to conventional machine learning methods for gait authentication. The implications of this research are far-reaching, with potential applications spanning a multitude of scenarios where security is of paramount importance.