Login

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In computer security, logging in (or logging on, signing in, or signing on) is the process by which an individual gains access to a computer system or program by identifying and authenticating themselves.

The user credentials are typically some form of username and a password,[1] and these credentials themselves are sometimes referred to as a login.[2]

In practice, modern secure systems often require a second factor such as email or SMS confirmation for extra security.

Social login allows a user to use an existing cell phone number, or user credentials from another email or social networking service to sign in or create an account on a new website.

When access is no longer needed, the user can log out, log off, sign out or sign off.

  1. ^ "Detail and definition of login and logging in". The Linux Information Project. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Definition of login". Oxford Dictionaries. Archived from the original on 7 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014..

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