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What is a Username?

Definition of a Username

A username is a name a person uses when they are on a computer or on the internet. A username, when used with a password, identifies one specific person. A username is usually used to access some type of personal account.

What Usernames Are For

Usernames are used many places on the internet. Some uses of usernames on the internet include:

  1. signing into an e-mail account
  2. connecting to the online portal where your grades can be seen
  3. signing into your blog
  4. accessing your bank account online
  5. viewing your fantasy football account
  6. ordering something from an online store

Think of other places on the internet where you might have a username.