Question
- Can I create a Thinkific account with my Gmail account?
- Can I sign up with Thinkific using Gmail?
- How do I sign in with Google SSO?
- Can I create an account with social sign-on?
Solution
How to Create a New Thinkific Account with Google
Sign up for a Thinkific Account
Follow the steps below to create a new account with Thinkific. If you are an existing Creator and would like to use Google SSO on an existing account, follow How to Connect Your Existing Thinkific Account with Google
- Go to Thinkific’s pricing page
- Select a plan that meets your business needs
- Click Sign Up for a Free Trial or Get [plan name] to create an account
- Select Sign up with Google and choose your Gmail account
- Select your company size from the dropdown menu
- Click Create Account
Set a Thinkific Account Password
Creating an account password is mandatory when using SSO. This password provides an alternative way to access your account.
- From your Thinkific Admin Dashboard, go to Account
- Select User Profile
- Go to User Info to input your account password
How to Connect Your Existing Thinkific Account with Google
Update Your Thinkific Account Login Email Address
You will need to have a Gmail account to use Google SSO. Update your account login email to a Gmail address before connecting your account. If you’re already using Gmail to sign into your account, you can skip this step and directly connect your account.
- From your Thinkific Admin Dashboard, go to Account
- Select User Profile
- Select Edit Profile under User Info
- Input the Gmail address under Email address
- Click Save
Connect Your Thinkific Account with Google
Make sure your Thinkific login email is the same as your Google account before connecting.
- Go back to your User Profile
- Click Connect under Social Accounts
- Select your Gmail account
Important Considerations
- You will need to set an account password before disconnecting your account from Google SSO. The password will allow you to manually sign into your account.
- You cannot enable Multifactor Authentification (MFA) if your account is connected to Google SSO. Disable MFA before connecting your account.