Sign in with a code
How to sign in to your church's member area with a code sent by text message or email.
Who does thisEveryone
There’s no password to remember. Each time you sign in, we send you a short code by text message or email, and you type it in. On your own phone or computer, you usually only need to do this once; after that you stay signed in.
Before you start
- Use your own mobile number or email address. If your church already has it in the directory, you may be let in straight away.
- Have your phone or email open so you can see the code.
Steps
- Open your church’s website and go to the member sign-in page.
- Text message is the usual choice. Type your Mobile number. If you’d rather use email, tap Sign in with email instead and type your Email address.
- Tap Send code.
- Look for the code in your text messages or email. If it’s an email, check your spam folder too.
- Type it into Verification code and tap Verify and sign in.
The first time you sign in
- You’ll be asked for your first and last name. Type them the way your church directory has them, then tap Save and continue.
- If your mobile number or email matches your record in the church directory, you’re let in right away.
- If not, you’ll see “Awaiting approval.” The church office will check and approve your account. You don’t need to do anything else; just come back later.
Signing out
Tap Sign out at the top of the member area. Always sign out when you’re done on a computer other people use. Signing out also stops church notices to that browser.
Add an email to a phone sign-in
If you signed in with your phone, you can add an email too. Go to My family & account → Me, find Your sign-in, and use Add an email for signing in. Your account stays the same.
Next, you may want to put the app on your phone.
If something goes wrong
- The code didn’t arrive. Wait a minute, then tap Resend code. You can ask for a new code once a minute. Check your number or address with Use a different address.
- “That code could not be verified.” Check the digits and try again, or tap Resend code for a new one.
- “Your sign-in is verified. Church approval is needed…” The office hasn’t approved you yet. Contact your church office if it’s been a while.
For more help, see Trouble signing in.
