7 Practical Tips to Better Your Login Form

Keys to a faster sign-in

If the sign-up form is the door to your app, the login form is the key. Unlocking the door can be a slow and frustrating process if you don't have the right key or if you've lost your keys. Many users experience this issue on most login forms today because they're not designed with user-friendliness in mind.

When users fail to log in to their accounts, they’ll blame your app. Such an awful experience could lead to them sending you many support emails, creating multiple accounts, or canceling service. If you want users to log in to your app without a hitch, follow these practical tips most designers aren’t aware of.

1) Use "Create Account" with "Sign In"

The word "login" comes from the verb "log in." It's an outdated technical term that describes how early computers keep a log of users' access to the system. The term "log" originates from the chip log, which was historically used to record the distance traveled at sea (source).