A1 noun Neutral #3,892 most common

login

/ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/

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

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1

I forgot my login for my email account.

I forgot my login for my email account.

2

Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.

Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.

3

What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?

What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?

Word Family

Noun
login
Verb
log in
Adjective
login
Related
log
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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

1

I forgot my login for my email account.

everyday

I forgot my login for my email account.

2

Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.

formal

Please ensure your login credentials are kept secure at all times.

3

What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?

informal

What's the login for the house Wi-Fi?

4

Each student was assigned a unique login to access the university library database.

academic

Each student was assigned a unique login to access the university library database.

5

You will receive your company login details during the orientation meeting.

business

You will receive your company login details during the orientation meeting.

Word Family

Noun
login
Verb
log in
Adjective
login
Related
log

Common Collocations

forgotten login forgotten login
secure login secure login
login details login details
incorrect login incorrect login
create a login create a login

Common Phrases

login screen

login screen

failed login attempt

failed login attempt

automatic login

automatic login

Often Confused With

login vs log in

'Login' is a noun or adjective (one word), while 'log in' is the phrasal verb (two words) describing the action.

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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.

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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'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a physical 'Log' book where you write your name to go 'In' to a building.

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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

Countable noun: one login, two logins Commonly used as a noun adjunct (e.g., login page, login name)
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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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