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I cannot sign in

What each message on the sign-in page means and what to do, from a wrong password to a blocked address or a paused workspace.

Updated · 2 min read

On this pageIf you were invitedIf no message appears

The sign-in page tells you what stopped you. Find the message here.

What the page saysWhat it meansWhat to do
Invalid email or passwordThe address or password is wrongCheck for typing errors, then reset your password
Too many failed attemptsToo many wrong passwords were triedWait 10 minutes and try again
Too many attempts, sign in again in 15 minutesToo many wrong two-step codes were triedWait 15 minutes. See code problems
Login blocked: IP AllowlistYour company only allows sign-ins from certain addresses, and yours is not oneAsk a company admin to add your address
Your workspace is pausedYour company has a billing problem, and employees cannot sign in until it is fixedAsk your company admin, who can pay the balance
This user account is not activeYour invitation has not been accepted, or you were removedAsk your company admin
This company account is not activeThe whole company account is switched offContact our team
Account suspendedThe company account has been suspendedContact our team
Login session expiredYou took too long at the code stepSign in again
Your Google email must be verifiedGoogle has not confirmed that addressConfirm it with Google, or use your password

If you were invited

Use the link in your invitation email to choose a password first. If the page says This link has expired, ask your company admin to send you a new one.

If no message appears

Check that you are using the email address your account was created with, and try another browser. If it still does not work, click Contact support under the sign-in form, or contact our team.

If you can sign in but cannot reach your computer, see I cannot connect.

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