Log on

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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
Visual representation of "log on" - To connect to a computer system by putting in a particular set of letters or numbers

Often appears as...

  • log on to your computer
  • log on to the internet

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Initiating Access

Used when starting the process of entering a secure digital environment like email or online banking.

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Before checking my messages, I have to log on to my email account.
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Tech Identifiers

Often requires a username or email and a password that prove who you are.

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I log on to the library's computers using my student ID and a unique password.
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Not Always Internet

Can be used for systems not on the internet, like a company's internal network.

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Employees have to log on to their workstations with their employee credentials.
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