login
A login is a combination of a username and password used to gain access to a computer system, app, or website. It also refers to the specific page or screen where you enter these credentials to identify yourself.
Examples
3 of 5I forgot my login for my email account.
I forgot my login for my email account.
Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.
Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.
What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?
What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?
Synonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a physical 'Log' book where you write your name to go 'In' to a building.
Quick Quiz
Please enter your ______ and password to enter the website.
Correct!
The correct answer is: login
Examples
I forgot my login for my email account.
everydayI forgot my login for my email account.
Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.
formalPlease ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.
What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?
informalWhat's the login for the house Wi-Fi?
Each student was assigned a unique login to access the university library database.
academicEach student was assigned a unique login to access the university library database.
You will receive your company login details during the orientation meeting.
businessYou will receive your company login details during the orientation meeting.
Synonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
login screen
login screen
failed login attempt
failed login attempt
automatic login
automatic login
Often Confused With
'Login' is a noun or adjective (one word), while 'log in' is the phrasal verb (two words) describing the action.
Usage Notes
Use 'login' as a single word when referring to the name of the credentials or the screen itself. It is a countable noun, so you can have multiple logins for different sites.
Common Mistakes
Many learners write 'login' when they mean the action. For example, 'I need to login' should correctly be written as 'I need to log in'.
Memory Tip
Think of a physical 'Log' book where you write your name to go 'In' to a building.
Word Origin
Derived from the 19th-century maritime practice of recording speeds in a 'logbook', adapted in the 1960s for recording computer usage.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern digital culture, having a 'social login' (using Google or Facebook to enter other sites) is a common way to simplify online identity.
Quick Quiz
Please enter your ______ and password to enter the website.
Correct!
The correct answer is: login
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