passcode

noun

A sequence of letters or numbers entered to unlock a device or prove your identity.

Example sentences

“I changed my tablet's passcode after lending it to my nephew.”
“Enter your six-digit passcode to unlock the phone.”

Devices tend to have passcodes and accounts have passwords; the split is loose but real.

Synonyms for passcode

PIN

Often confused with passcode

passcode vs password: password (noun): A secret combination of letters, numbers, or words typed in to gain access to a computer, account, or network.

Related words

loginThe act of signing in to a computer system, or the username and details used to do so.fingerprintThe pattern of ridged skin on the tip of a finger, which is different for every person.logoutThe act of signing out of a computer system or account.biometricConnected with identifying people through their physical characteristics, such as fingerprints.dashboardA screen in an app or website that shows the most important information and numbers in one place, often with charts.authenticationThe process of proving your identity in order to access a computer system or network.