The word "account" today is quite often pronounced in everyday speech. It is spoken in the following contexts: "I created a new account", "I have an account there." But at the same time not to all users know the exact meaning of this term and its origin.
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With the development of the Russian-speaking Internet, the term "account" swallowed from banking terms ("bank account" from the English word "Account") to the moody Internet slang. Now its new value is "Account", "Profile". It includes some set of data registered on the Web site. For example, your profile you create to quickly communicate in Skype, ICQ.
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In some cases, create a new account on an Internet resource is possible only if there is already an existing one. Almost always required when registering, specify your email address. The generated link is sent to the specified mailing address by passing which you confirm the desire to create your own profile on the site. Such a binding in the future allows you to identify the user. Some resources (Gmail) when registering an account request a mobile phone number.
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Many Internet resources are now not creating new accounts, but use accounts created on other sites. This is permitted if the latest this feature is provided, and you confirm your consent to apply your account created, for example, on a social network. In this case, registration on the new site is much simplified. Sometimes, in addition to basic information, it is required to introduce additional information: age, gender, place of residence, avatar, etc.
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Some services such as OPEN ID are created specifically to provide services to use existing accounts on various third-party resources. On your own computer, a local account is created for this. Most social networks also provide access to the account of their user after its consent. All sites and services are committed to non-disclosure of your personal information.
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Windows operating system is a multiplayer, i.e. A few people can work on one computer. By creating your account, accept the most stringent measures for its safety from using your data by intruders. Especially protect your mailbox from hacking, as passwords can be opened through it to all other resources.
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When registering an account, beware of fake sites. Their names from real names are distinguished by the replacement of just one letter. You enter the site address, start registration. After entering into a special form of login, password, email addresses Your account forever becomes mining of offenders on the network. You can get rid of it only attentively reading the address string.
In conclusion useful tips: Never post confidential information in the profile: address, phone number, etc., never save passwords on the Internet from the resources used. Even if the site guarantees the protection of your personal data, no one is fenced from unauthorized access. Especially protecting information about bank accounts and cards. Your passwords, do not give logins with even close, familiar and relatives. Do not know, they can become a source of information leakage when hacking their account.
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