Why "to login" doesn't log in: understanding a common grammar mistake

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 07/10/2024, 09:52

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Grammatical error involving verb-phrase usage.

Why do people make this mistake?

People often treat "login" as a verb due to its frequency as a noun in technological contexts, making it easy to confuse with the verb phrase "log in".

What is correct?

The correct use involves the verb phrase "log in" for the action and "login" as the noun or adjective.

Examples of correct usage

I need to log in to my account.
Please log in using your username and password.
After you log in, you can access your dashboard.
My login information needs to be updated.