Username
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001300
A unique, human-readable name that identifies a user on a computer system, website, or application. It is used in combination with a password or other credential to log in and access a specific account. A username is distinct from a user ID, which is the system's internal identifier and is not always visible to the user.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001300 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Technical |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-CMP-001300",
"term": "Username",
"field": "Computing and IT",
"definition": "A unique, human-readable name that identifies a user on a computer system, website, or application. It is used in combination with a password or other credential to log in and access a specific account. A username is distinct from a user ID, which is the system's internal identifier and is not always visible to the user.",
"subject": "Technical",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/username/"
}
Record 1,424 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.