B1nountechnology
US/ˈjuː.zər.neɪm/
UK/ˈjuː.zə.neɪm/
the name you type to identify yourself when you log in to a website or system
In context
Please enter your username and password to access the staff portal.
I forgot my username, so I had to ask the helpdesk to reset it.
Choose a username that is easy to remember but hard to guess.
Words that go with username
verb + noun
- enter a usernameEnter a username in the box below.
- choose a usernameChoose a username to create your account.
- forgot my usernameI forgot my username again.
- create a usernameYou will be asked to create a username when you register.
noun + noun
- username and passwordYour username and password do not match.
adjective + noun
- a unique usernameEach employee gets a unique username.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
user nameCorrect: username