1 A2 neutral
To enter your username and password to gain access to a specific account, website, or system.
"I can't log into my bank account — I think I've forgotten my password."
inseparable
log into
A2 neutral inseparable transitive
To access a specific computer system, account, or website by entering your credentials.
In plain English
To use your username and password to get inside a specific website or app.
What does "log into" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic informal
(Figurative, informal) To engage with or pay attention to something, as if connecting to it mentally.
"You need to log into what's actually happening in this team — things have changed."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To enter your log (credentials) into a system — the 'into' highlights movement toward and inside a specific target.
Actually means
To use your username and password to get inside a specific website or app.
Usage tip
Functionally identical to 'log in to' (with a space). Both spellings and forms are acceptable. Very common in everyday digital communication. American English tends to use 'log into' and 'log in to' interchangeably.
Words that pair with "log into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
account email system network database app
How to conjugate "log into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
log into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
logs into
he/she/it
Past simple
loged into
yesterday
Past participle
loged into
have + pp
-ing form
loging into
continuous
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