login problems

Authentication gone wrong

Difficulties accessing an account or system, typically involving forgotten passwords, incorrect usernames, or technical errors during authentication.

The phrase appears constantly in tech support contexts: I'm having login problems with my bank account.

Often a euphemism for user error, though sometimes the fault lies with servers or software.

Related

locked out · account · account recovery · username · authentication · access · access denied · denied · reset · trouble · failure · blocked · credentials · timeout · verification · frustration · retry · try again

Categories
Opposites
authentication success

login problemsinstant access

Reaching something without delay

single sign-on · biometric access

Family

login, logged, logging, logs, logger, problem, problems, problematic, problematically

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