An account is a membership with a multiuser network, online service, computer, or other service that keeps track of personal information and settings. For example, when you register and create an account on the Computer Hope forums you can enter information about your computer, keep track of posts, and send private messages to other members.
Account harvesting, Account lockout, Account name, Account sharing, Compromised account, Computer abbreviations, Guest, Network terms
Account is sometimes abbreviated as acct.
Related information
- How to use the Computer Hope forums.
- How to create a new user in Windows.
- Network and network card help and support.
