Logon: meaning, definitions and examples

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logon

 

[ หˆlษ’ษกษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer access

A logon refers to the process of gaining access to a computer system or network by entering a username and password. This is a security measure used to authenticate users and restrict access to authorized personnel only.

Synonyms

authentication, login, sign in.

Examples of usage

  • I forgot my logon credentials.
  • Make sure to logon to your account before making any changes.
  • After the system update, the logon procedure has changed.

Translations

Translations of the word "logon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เค—เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anmeldung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ masuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั…ั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ logowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใ‚ฐใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท connexion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inicio de sesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœ๊ทธ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณุฌูŠู„ ุงู„ุฏุฎูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ihlรกลกenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prihlรกsenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ปๅฝ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innskrรกning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ giriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inicio de sesiรณn

Etymology

The term 'logon' is a combination of 'log' and 'on', which refers to the action of logging into a system. The concept originated in the early days of computing when users would gain access to mainframe computers. The word 'log' in this context relates to the logging of activities or accessing details on the system. Over time, as personal computers and networks became more widespread, the term evolved to encompass various forms of user authentication. The use of 'logon' became especially prevalent in the 1980s and 1990s with the rise of graphical user interfaces and networked systems, leading to a more standardized understanding of what it meant to gain access. Today, it is a common term in the realm of IT and cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of secure access control.