This section deals with the basics regarding computer accounts.
Accounts are a way of identifying users to a computer system.
Other terms you may see or here are user IDs, IDs, logins, or some other variant. Most systems when initially accessed will require you to provide an account name, and will usually require you follow up with a password. Not knowing a password sucks, but not knowing a valid account name sucks more. A god account can usually do anything system-wise, from adding more users to changing anybody's password to complete system reconfiguration. As a hacker, this is typically your objective.