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Account Security — Login, 2FA & OAuth

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Account Security — Login, 2FA & OAuth

Cohortly takes security seriously. Here's everything you need to know about logging in, securing your account, and managing authentication.

Logging In

Login page

You can log in using:

  • Email & password — The standard login method
  • Google OAuth — Click "Sign in with Google" for one-click access
  • GitHub OAuth — Click "Sign in with GitHub" (great for tech teams)

Creating an Account

  1. Go to the Sign Up page
  2. Enter your name, email, and password
  3. Verify your email address via the confirmation link
  4. Set up your organization (workspace) — choose a name and invite your team

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

For extra security, enable 2FA on your account:

  1. Go to Account → My Profile → Security
  2. Click Enable 2FA
  3. Scan the QR code with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.)
  4. Enter the verification code to confirm

Once enabled, you'll need to enter a code from your authenticator app each time you log in.

Password Reset

Forgot your password? Click "Forgot Password" on the login page, enter your email, and follow the reset link sent to your inbox.

Session Management

  • Sessions use JWT tokens that automatically refresh
  • You'll stay logged in across browser sessions
  • Click Logout from the user menu to end your session