password
Secret entry code
A password is a secret word or string of characters used to verify identity and gain access to something protected—an account, a system, a physical space.
Passwords authenticate: if you know the password, you're presumed to be authorized.
I forgot my password again.
In casual use, password can mean any key to acceptance: Knowing the band's early work was the password to his respect.
Concealed information
- hiddenKept out of sight
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- privateRestricted to certain parties
concealed · covert · clandestine · undisclosed · hush-hush · discreet · veiled · cryptic
Authentication act or screen
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- usernameAccount identification string
- verifyConfirm accuracy or truth
- signinAuthentication process
two-factor · 2FA · biometrics · validation · identity · authenticator · authorize · confirmation
Protection from threat
- encryptionConverting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- lockMechanism requiring a key
secure · shield · defense · antivirus · cybersecurity · vault · padlock · guard
Shortcut or breach
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- breachBreaking of agreement
- leakEscape through a breach
- stolenTaken unlawfully
phishing · brute-force · compromised · exposed · guessable · weak · insecure · keylogger
One who directs others
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- keeperOne who guards
- vaultSecure storage chamber
- resetRestore to original state
recovery · expiration · change · forgotten · remember · autofill · keychain · LastPass
Power to exert force
- complexityState of being complicated
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- randomOccurring without pattern
- alphanumericLetters and digits combined
characters · memorable · phrase · requirements · length · uppercase · lowercase · symbols
Access or submission
- gatewayPoint of access
- portalImposing entrance or gate
- keyLock-opening device
- unlockOpen a secured closure
doorway · admittance · entrance · threshold · permission · clearance · authorization · restricted
secret
Concealed information
- hiddenKept out of sight
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
private · concealed · covert · clandestine · undisclosed · hush-hush · discreet · veiled · cryptic · stealth
login
Authentication act or screen
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- usernameAccount identification string
- verifyConfirm accuracy or truth
signin · two-factor · 2FA · biometrics · validation · identity · authenticator · authorize · confirmation · multifactor
security
Protection from threat
- encryptionConverting data into code
- firewallNetwork access control system
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
lock · secure · shield · defense · antivirus · cybersecurity · vault · padlock · guard · SSL
hack
Shortcut or breach
stolen · phishing · brute-force · compromised · exposed · guessable · weak · insecure · keylogger
manager
One who directs others
reset · recovery · expiration · change · forgotten · remember · autofill · keychain · LastPass · stored
strength
Power to exert force
- complexityState of being complicated
- generatorElectricity-producing machine
- randomOccurring without pattern
alphanumeric · characters · memorable · phrase · requirements · length · uppercase · lowercase · symbols · digits
entry
Access or submission
unlock · doorway · admittance · entrance · threshold · permission · clearance · authorization · restricted · granted
- codesbinary, DNA, RNA, QR code, bar code
- computingcomputer, computers, software, hardware, code
- Digital Techinternet, computer, software, hardware, email
- internet termsinternet, email, URL, router, download
- ITIT support, computer, IT manager, IT services, IT director
- personal datafull name, first name, last name, middle name, date of birth
passwordfingerprint
Friction ridge impression
biometrics · facial recognition · retinal scan · iris scan · voice recognition
passwordpublic key
Shareable encryption component
username · public information · open access · open sesame · question
- wifi passwordCode for internet access
- new passwordRecently created authentication code
- forgot my password
- wrong passwordIncorrect authentication input
- forgot passwordUnable to remember login
- password resetRestoring account access credentials