{"id":6169,"date":"2022-08-22T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/?p=6169"},"modified":"2022-08-19T10:35:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T15:35:14","slug":"login-vs-log","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/spelling\/login-vs-log\/","title":{"rendered":"Login<\/em> vs. Log In<\/em>: Which Is Grammatically Correct?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With everything happening online these days, there are a lot of email and password combinations floating around. But IT professionals aren’t the only ones left scratching their heads sometimes: \u00a0Confusion about tech-related language can lead to questions and issues of grammar and spelling as well.<\/p>\n

In today’s post, we’ll examine the difference between login<\/em> and log in<\/em>. That way you can know the meaning of each and when to use them with accuracy.<\/p>\n

The Difference Between Login<\/em> and Log In<\/em><\/h2>\n

We should start by pointing out that login<\/em> and log in<\/em> mean different things. Either one can be right depending on the usage and context, but neither is correct all the time.<\/p>\n

When spelled as a single word, login<\/em> serves as a noun. It refers to the details you use to gain access to something restricted. For example, you might click on the login<\/em> on your bank’s website home page.<\/p>\n

In some situations, the single-word version, login<\/em>, can also be used as an adjective. For instance, you might talk about the login<\/em> page for your favorite social media profile. Login<\/em> modifies page<\/em> by further describing the sentence subject.<\/p>\n

When spelled as two separate words, log in<\/em> functions as a verb (action word). It can mean \u201cto take the action of signing in to something\u201d or \u201cto record the receipt of an object.\u201d<\/p>\n

Let’s look at an example:<\/p>\n

I want to purchase tickets for the concert, but I need to log in<\/u> to my account first.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Because log in<\/em> is expressed as a verb, you need the two-word version.<\/p>\n

Applying login <\/em>and log in <\/em>accurately, you would use your login<\/em> details to log in<\/em> to a website. The single-word version refers to information, and the two-word version refers to the action.<\/p>\n

Pop Quiz<\/h2>\n

Fill in each blank with the correct use of login<\/em> or log in<\/em>.<\/p>\n

1. I had to call customer support because I forgot my _____ information.<\/p>\n

2. If you change your name, you’ll be assigned a new _____.<\/p>\n

3. Can you help me _____ to my new email account?<\/p>\n

4. You shouldn’t allow others to use your _____ for paid streaming services.<\/p>\n

5. It’s important to _____ any textbooks returned from graduating students.<\/p>\n

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Pop Quiz Answers<\/h3>\n

1. I had to call customer support because I forgot my login<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. If you change your name, you’ll be assigned a new login<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Can you help me log in<\/strong> to my new email account?<\/p>\n

4. You shouldn’t allow others to use your login<\/strong> for paid streaming services.<\/p>\n

5. It’s important to log in<\/strong> any textbooks returned from graduating students.<\/p>\n

Find More Grammar Guidance and Tips on Our Site<\/h2>\n

Now you know the difference between login<\/em> and log in<\/em>, you can continue your mastery of American English with more useful grammar tips and advice. Browse our article archive and also watch for new grammar content we post every week. We’re here to help you become an even more precise and eloquent communicator. You can also ask a question or suggest a topic in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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