sign into vs. sign in to

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leke

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For example:
This allows you to sign into Youtube on your phone.
This allows you to sign in to Youtube on your phone.

Which is correct? I think it's "sign in to" because "sign in" is a compound noun (I think that's what it is called) so you can't really mutate it by adding "to".

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For example:
This allows you to sign into Youtube on your phone.
This allows you to sign in to Youtube on your phone.

Which is correct? I think it's "sign in to" because "sign in" is a compound noun (I think that's what it is called) so you can't really mutate it by adding "to".

Thanks.
"to sign in" is a phrasal verb.
 

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For example:
This allows you to sign into Youtube on your phone.
This allows you to sign in to Youtube on your phone.

Which is correct? I think it's "sign in to" because "sign in" is a compound noun (I think that's what it is called) so you can't really mutate it by adding "to".

Thanks.

As bhaisahab said, "to sign in" is a phrasal verb and can be used alone.

"Please sign in."

However, if you want to specify exactly where that should happen:

Please sign in to your account.
Please sign in on the sheet of paper at the reception desk.
Please sign in at the reception desk before you enter the building.
 

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Ah, a phrasal verb. Thanks for the info. I've never heard of that one :)
 
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