access code

American

noun

a code, as of numbers or letters, that is entered into a computer, telephone, or telecommunications network so as to access a particular service.

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access codes

plural

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access code

Organizers prompted fans to sign up for the event on the festival’s website to receive an access code for the presale that begins Friday at 10 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

Randomly selected fans will receive an access code before an Oct.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2023

Some fans were delighted on Sunday night after receiving an access code to the pre-sale.

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2023

The access code, the company said, "does not guarantee tickets."

From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2023

“Just enough power left in those old machines for one final show. Once I had the access code, it was easy.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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