> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.soloent.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Login

> Sign in with Google or Microsoft account

SoloEnt currently supports Google and Microsoft authentication for secure access.

<Info>
  More authentication methods coming soon.
</Info>

## Login steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Launch SoloEnt">
    The login page opens automatically in your browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose login method">
    Select Google or Microsoft account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete authentication">
    Sign in with your credentials. You may need to complete two-factor authentication.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Return to app">
    Click **"Open SoloEnt.app"** on the success page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize">
    Click **Open** in the SoloEnt authorization prompt.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Browser doesn't open">
    Check if a browser window opened in the background, or manually copy the login URL from the SoloEnt window.

    * For more troubleshooting, see the FAQ: [The login redirect prompt does not appear](/en/faq#the-login-redirect-prompt-does-not-appear)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Authentication fails">
    * Verify your credentials
    * Try a different login method (Google vs Microsoft)
    * Check your internet connection
    * Disable VPN temporarily
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't return to app">
    * Ensure SoloEnt is still running
    * Allow browser to open external applications
    * Restart SoloEnt and try again
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  **For users in China:** Microsoft Account typically has better connectivity.
</Tip>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="API configuration" icon="key" href="./api-configuration">
    Set up your AI model keys
  </Card>

  <Card title="Language settings" icon="language" href="./language-settings">
    Choose your preferred language
  </Card>

  <Card title="Theme settings" icon="palette" href="./theme-settings">
    Customize visual appearance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start writing" icon="pen-to-square" href="../tips/create-project">
    Create your first project
  </Card>
</CardGroup>