Logging into your Account

Open Collective uses a password less system by default but you can choose to log in with a password if you prefer.

Open Collective uses a password less system to log you into your account initially. You can choose to set a password after your initial registration, and log in with that instead.

Why Password less?

Passwords don’t always make things more secure. Users frequently reuse passwords or create ones that are easy for fraudsters to guess. Passwords are also more vulnerable to phishing, a type of fraud where someone tricks you into telling them your password.

How password less works

Password less systems use a “magic link” which is sent directly to your email. It is a system trusted by companies such as Slack, Monzo, Notion and Scaleway for its ease and security.

When you type your email into Open Collective's sign-in box, the system will identify you as an existing or new user.

If you have an account, we will send you an email with a unique link that logs you into Open Collective. You will stay logged in on that device for 30 days.

If you are a new user, you will be asked to create an account.

Setting a password

If you’d prefer to set a password, go to the Security section in your personal Settings menu. You will then be asked for your email and password each time you sign in. If you forget your password, you can reset it or ask for a link to be sent to your chosen email account.

To maintain your security, we would advise you to use a password manager to set and store any passwords you create.

Two-factor authentication

You can further improve your account security by enabling Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on your Open Collective account.

If you are managing money on behalf of a community we highly recommend enabling Two factor authentication (2FA) on your account. This provides you with an extra layer of security if your password is compromised.