Login vs. Password

Login vs. Password — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Login and Password

Loginnoun

(computing) A combination of a user's identification and password used to enter a computer, program, network, etc.

I've forgotten my login again.

Passwordnoun

A word used to gain admittance or to gain access to information; watchword.

Loginnoun

(computing) The process of logging in.

Your login failed because you weren't connected to the office network.

Passwordnoun

(computing) A string of characters used to log in to a computer or network, to access a level in a video game, etc.

Passwordverb

To protect with a password.

Passwordnoun

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group;

he forgot the password
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