Spruce lets you sign into the desktop app by authenticating through your web browser instead of typing your credentials. This is useful if your Spruce password is saved in a browser-based password manager like 1Password, LastPass, Chrome, or Safari. After clicking "Log In with Your Web Browser" in the desktop app, your browser opens to authenticate; if you are already signed into Spruce there, you click "Open Spruce and Finish Logging In" and the desktop app signs you in instantly. Email and password sign-in is still supported, and two-factor authentication is unchanged.
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Why might you prefer logging into Spruce with your browser?
- How it works
- Can I still just sign in with my email and password?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why might you prefer logging into Spruce with your browser?
We’re all inundated with credentials for the apps and websites that we use to run our lives and practices. Everyone has their own strategy for dealing with passwords, but a common way to do so is with password managers like 1Password or LastPass or those built into browsers like Google Chrome or Safari. If your Spruce sign-in credentials are saved in a password manager, it may be more natural for you to log into Spruce from your browser.
How it works
Just click the “Log In with Your Web Browser” to open your browser. If you’re already logged into Spruce in that browser, you’ll just need to click “Open Spruce and Finish Logging In” to initiate the process.
Your browser may ask you to confirm you’d like to open the Spruce app, but once you do so, the Spruce app will open or be brought to the foreground and you’ll be instantly signed into your organization.
Can I still just sign in with my email and password?
Yes, of course! Just click “Log in with Email and Password” and you’ll have the ability to provide your account credentials to sign into your account.
Your two-factor authentication method remains the same.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I log into the Spruce desktop app with my browser?
From the desktop app login screen, click "Log In with Your Web Browser." Your default browser opens. If you are already signed into Spruce in that browser, click "Open Spruce and Finish Logging In" and the desktop app signs you in automatically.
Can I still sign into Spruce with my email and password on desktop?
Yes. The standard email and password login is still available. Click "Log in with Email and Password" on the desktop app login screen. Two-factor authentication works the same regardless of which login method you choose.
Why would I want to log into Spruce using my browser instead of typing my password?
If your Spruce credentials are saved in a browser-based password manager (1Password, LastPass, Chrome, or Safari), logging in through the browser lets you reuse that saved login instead of entering your password again in the desktop app.