Google OAuth Authentication

Sign in to TyneBase quickly and securely using your Google account.

How It Works

TyneBase uses Google OAuth 2.0 via Supabase Auth for secure authentication:

• No Password Required: Use your existing Google account
• Secure: Industry-standard OAuth 2.0 protocol
• Quick: One-click sign-in
• Safe: Your Google password is never shared with TyneBase

Signing In with Google

Step 1: Click "Continue with Google"

On the login page, click the Continue with Google button below the email/password form.

Step 2: Authorize TyneBase

1. Google will ask you to authorize TyneBase
2. Review the permissions requested (email and profile access)
3. Click Allow to proceed

Step 3: Automatic Account Creation

If this is your first time signing in:

• A TyneBase account is automatically created
• Your Google email is used as your TyneBase email
• Your Google profile picture is used as your avatar

Step 4: Access Your Workspace

After successful authentication:

• You're redirected to your dashboard
• If you're part of multiple workspaces, you can select which one to access

Benefits

For Users

• Fast Sign-In: No need to remember another password
• Secure: Google's robust security infrastructure
• Convenient: One-click access from any device
• Unified: Use the same account across Google services

For Administrators

• Reduced Support: Fewer password reset requests
• Security: Leverages Google's security measures
• Compliance: Meets enterprise authentication standards
• Audit Trail: All sign-ins are logged

Privacy & Data

What We Access

TyneBase only requests:

• Email: To identify your account
• Profile Information: Name and profile picture for your avatar

What We Don't Access

• Your Google password
• Your Google contacts
• Your Google Drive or other Google services
• Any other Google data

Troubleshooting

Google Sign-In Not Working

Issue: Clicking "Continue with Google" doesn't respond

Solutions:

• Check your internet connection
• Ensure you're not blocking pop-ups
• Try in an incognito/private browser window
• Clear your browser cache and cookies

Authorization Error

Issue: Google shows an authorization error

Solutions:

• Ensure you're signed into your Google account
• Check that TyneBase is authorized in your Google Account settings
• Contact your IT administrator if your organization restricts OAuth apps

Account Already Exists

Issue: You already have a TyneBase account with the same email

Solution: Google OAuth will automatically link to your existing account. No action needed.

Security Features

Session Management

• Sessions are managed securely by Supabase Auth
• Tokens are stored securely in HTTP-only cookies
• Sessions expire after 1 hour of inactivity
• You can sign out from all devices in your account settings

Multi-Factor Authentication

While Google OAuth provides strong security, you can also enable additional MFA:

• Go to Settings → Security
• Enable Two-Factor Authentication
• Set up an authenticator app as a backup

Coming Soon

We're working on additional SSO options:

• Microsoft Azure AD
• Okta SAML
• Other enterprise identity providers

Have a specific SSO need? Contact our support team to request it.