Login
Alternatively called a sign in, a login or logon is a set of credentials used to access an area requiring proper authorization. Logins grant access to and control of computers, networks, bulletin boards, online accounts, and other services or devices. Today, most logins consist of both a username and password and may be further protected by 2FA (two-factor authentication). If you forgot your username or password, you'd be unable to sign on to your account until you use the forgot password feature.
Login may also called access, authenticate, check-in, connecting, enter, log on, or sign-on.
Unable to log in
If the improper username or password is entered or you have forgotten them, you cannot access your account. With online services such as Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, and Facebook, you can use the "Forgot Password" or "Reset Password" feature to receive a password reminder or link to reset your password.
If your login information is getting rejected, attempting to log in multiple times may lock the account as a security measure to prevent someone from guessing your password. If your account is locked, you may have to wait several hours or days before it can be unlocked. Alternatively, you can contact the administrator or company to unlock the account.
Is it login, log in, or log-in?
When spelled as one word, "login" and "log-in" are a noun or adjective that describes the components required to sign into an account. As two words, "log in" is a verb that describes accessing an account. For example, the sentence "You need to log in with your login information to read your e-mail" uses both forms of the word.
Login or logon
"Log on" and "log-on" is the same as their "log in" and "log-in" counterparts but are not as commonly used today.
Do I need to sign on to use Computer Hope?
No. Computer Hope does not require visitors to sign on to use its service or send e-mails. However, to post messages in the Computer Hope forum, you are required to create an account.
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