Log on
phrasal verb
To connect to a computer system by putting in a particular set of letters or numbers.
You need to log on to your computer to access the files
Often appears as...
- log on to your computer
- log on to the internet
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To connect to a computer system by putting in a particular set of letters or numbers.
You need to log on to your computer to access the files
Often appears as...
- log on to your computer
- log on to the internet
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Initiating Access
Used when starting the process of entering a secure digital environment like email or online banking.
Before checking my messages, I have to log on to my email account.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech Identifiers
Often requires a username or email and a password that prove who you are.
I log on to the library's computers using my student ID and a unique password.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Internet
Can be used for systems not on the internet, like a company's internal network.
Employees have to log on to their workstations with their employee credentials.
Pro Tip 1/3Initiating Access
Used when starting the process of entering a secure digital environment like email or online banking.
Before checking my messages, I have to log on to my email account.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech Identifiers
Often requires a username or email and a password that prove who you are.
I log on to the library's computers using my student ID and a unique password.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Internet
Can be used for systems not on the internet, like a company's internal network.
Employees have to log on to their workstations with their employee credentials.
Pro Tip 1/3Initiating Access
Used when starting the process of entering a secure digital environment like email or online banking.
Before checking my messages, I have to log on to my email account.
Pro Tip 2/3Tech Identifiers
Often requires a username or email and a password that prove who you are.
I log on to the library's computers using my student ID and a unique password.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Internet
Can be used for systems not on the internet, like a company's internal network.
Employees have to log on to their workstations with their employee credentials.
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