kirjaudu

Kirjaudu is Finnish for the action of logging into a digital service. In user interfaces it is commonly used as a command or label telling the user to authenticate to access an account or protected content. The imperative form kirjaudu corresponds to “log in” or “sign in” in English.

On websites and apps, a login area typically includes fields such as käyttäjätunnus or sähköpostiosoite (username or email) and salasana (password). The label Kirjaudu sisään is common, and in some cases the shorter Kirjaudu is used on buttons. The related term Kirjaudu ulos means log out, while Rekisteröidy or Luo tili are used for sign-up or create account.

Pronunciation and usage: Kirjaudu is used in Finnish with the imperative mood; it may appear alone on a button or together with sisään. It is predominantly a Finnish term and should be localized appropriately in multilingual interfaces.

Security considerations: The login process relies on authentication mechanisms and should be protected by secure connections (HTTPS). Users should protect their credentials, avoid saving them on shared devices, and consider additional security measures such as two-factor authentication. Be aware of phishing and ensure that the login prompt originates from a legitimate site or app.

See also: Authentication, Password, Sign in, Login screen.