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Phrasal Verb - signing in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The action of providing identification information, usually a username and password, to gain access to a system, website, or online service.

Examples​

No.Example
1I forgot my password, can you help me sign in to my email account?
2Before using the computer lab, students must sign in with their student ID.
3The website requires users to sign in before they can access their personal information.
4Please sign in to your account to manage your subscription settings.
5Signing in to the company's network is mandatory for all employees.
6I'll sign in to my Facebook account and see if I have any new messages.
7The online banking system requires two-factor authentication for signing in.
8When signing in to a new device, you may be asked to verify your identity.
9The authentication process for signing in includes a security question and a CAPTCHA.
10Signing in to the virtual meeting platform allows participants to join the session.

Phrasal Verb - logging in

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The action of entering user credentials (such as a username and password) into a system or website in order to access it. This can be done on various devices, such as computers, smartphones, or tablets.

Examples​

No.Example
1I need to log in to my email account to check for new messages.
2Before accessing the database, all users must log in with their credentials.
3Can you help me log in to my Facebook account? I forgot my password.
4Logging in to the company's network requires a multi-factor authentication process.
5The website allows users to log in with their Google or Facebook account.
6The system will automatically log you in if you check the 'remember me' box.
7The user was logged in to the system for over 3 hours before being detected as inactive.
8I can't log in to the website because my account has been suspended.
9Logging in to the server requires a valid SSH key.
10The company policy requires employees to log in to their workstations every morning.

Phrasal Verb - logging on

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The action of starting a computer or accessing an online service by entering a username and password or other login credentials. This can also refer to the process of activating or starting a system, program, or feature. Logging on is typically the first step in using a computer or online service.

Examples​

No.Example
1Before starting work, I always log on to my computer to ensure that all my files are up-to-date.
2The system requires users to log on with their unique username and password.
3I couldn't log on to my email account because my password had been changed.
4The IT department reminded employees to log on to the VPN before accessing company data from home.
5To log on to the server, you need to enter your domain name and the name of your user account.
6After logging on to the website, users can create a new account or sign in to an existing one.
7The software prompts you to log on when it starts up.
8The system administrator logs on to the server to perform maintenance tasks.
9Logging on to the Wi-Fi network is quick and easy.
10Logging on to the secure network requires a smart card and a PIN.