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The combination of information, usually a username and password, required for authentication and for logging into a computer system, website, or service.
Ich habe meine Zugangsdaten für das Online-Banking vergessen.
I forgot my login credentials for online banking.
The word is made up of “der Zugang” (access) and “die Daten” (data, plural). The “s” in between is a linking element that connects the two words. Literally, it means “data for access.”
Ohne die richtigen Zugangsdaten können Sie sich nicht einloggen.
Without the correct login credentials, you cannot log in.
Although a singular form theoretically exists, “Zugangsdaten” (login credentials) is used almost exclusively in the plural in practice. This is because people usually mean at least two pieces of information: username and password.
Notieren Sie Ihre Zugangsdaten niemals auf einem Zettel am Computer.
Never write down your login credentials on a note by the computer.
Common verbs used in connection with login credentials are: “eingeben” (to enter), “vergessen” (to forget), “speichern” (to save), “anfordern” (to request), and “schützen” (to protect).
Du solltest deine Zugangsdaten regelmäßig ändern, um dein Konto zu schützen.
You should change your login credentials regularly to protect your account.
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When username and password are meant, Login and Zugangsdaten refer to the same combination. Login can also mean the process of signing in, whereas Zugangsdaten clearly refers to the information itself. For the information needed to sign in, Zugangsdaten is the clearer choice.
Ich habe die Zugangsdaten für die Website in meinem Notizbuch notiert.
I wrote down the login credentials for the website in my notebook.
Für den Login auf der Website brauche ich meinen Benutzernamen und mein Passwort.
To log in to the website, I need my username and password.
