credentialinput

noun

UK /krɪˈdɛnʃəl ˈɪnpʊt/

US /krəˈdɛnʃəl ˈɪnpʊt/

A credential input is the place where you type your secret name and password to show who you are.

Please enter your username and password in the credential input before you log in.

SYNONYMS

login field password box sign-in form authentication field username entry

RELATED WORDS

password username login authentication security

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A field on a website or app where you type your account details.

The credential input on the banking app asks for your card number and PIN.

3. Any place in a computer system where secret identity information is entered.

The technician checked the credential input to make sure it was secure.

4. The data itself that you type into such a field.

The system saved the credential input so you don't have to type it again.