• The option, process, or credentials by which an individual gains access to a computer system. The user credentials are typically some form of username and a matching password, and these credentials themselves are sometimes referred to as a “login.” In practice, modern secure systems often require a second factor for extra security, like email or SMS confirmation. ← Wikipedia

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