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noun Uncommon

login

LOG-ihn

Login (noun) means the username and password combination used to access an account, computer, or system. Example: “Forgot your login? Click "reset password.”

noun
1
The username and password combination used to access an account, computer, or system.
"Forgot your login? Click "reset password.""
"Share your login details with no one."
2
The act of signing in to a system.
"The site tracks every login for security purposes."

How to Use Login

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishYour account credentials, or the act of signing in.

Common mistake

Write "login" as one word for the noun ("enter your login"), but two words for the verb ("log in to your account").

Common pairings
login details login page failed login

Word Forms

logins plural

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Etymology

A noun formed from the phrasal verb "log in."

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “login” mean?

The word “login” means the username and password combination used to access an account, computer, or system. In plain terms, your account credentials, or the act of signing in.

How do you pronounce “login”?

“Login” is pronounced LOG-ihn (/ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “login” in a sentence?

Here is “login” used in a sentence: “Forgot your login? Click "reset password.".”

What part of speech is “login”?

“Login” is a noun.

Is “login” a common word?

“Login” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “login” have?

“Login” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the username and password combination used to access an account, computer, or system.

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