guest account

Borrowed login credentials

A guest account is a temporary user profile with limited access, allowing someone to use a computer, website, or service without creating a permanent account.

Guest accounts typically can't save settings, access sensitive features, or retain data after the session ends: Log in as a guest if you don't want to create an account.

The term applies across computing contexts—operating systems, Wi-Fi networks, gaming platforms.

Related

access · password · username · portal · restricted · trial · free trial · demo · permissions · browse · limited · limited access · read only · public · sign-in · stranger · just browsing · checkout

Categories
Opposites
account permanence and ownership

guest accountmembership

State of belonging

personal account · verified account · premium account · registered user

access privilege level

guest accountadmin account

Highest-privilege system login

Family

guest, account, guests, guested, guesting, accounts, accounted, accounting, accountant

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G