To make a computer system or network recognizes you so that you can begin a computer session Most personal computers have no log-on procedure -- you just turn the machine on and begin working For larger systems and networks, however, you usually need to enter a username and password before the computer system will allow you to execute programs Alternative spellings for log on are log in and login
The procedure by which a user provides information to a password protected site that establishes the users valid access to a remote computer (Contrast with log off )
Establish a connection to a server, BBS, or on-line service, usually by entering a user name (or identification number) and a password Disconnecting is called logging off
Procedure in which users identify themselves to a computer system for authorized access to programs and information The log on procedure usually requires a userid and a password
A command that tells the network you want to use the network resources Normally you need to enter your user name and password which is then verified by the network software before allowing you to access the resources
Access to a networked computer environment is not open to anyone The process of providing information that validates your right to use parts of a network environment is called logging on, and typically requires the provision of a username and password