What it does
Threadwork supports passwordless magic-link sign-in by default, plus optional password, social (Google/Microsoft/Apple) and passkey (Face ID / Touch ID) sign-in. New people get a team of their own created automatically on first sign-in; invited people get a pending invitation to that team, which they accept or decline from the invitations page.
Where to find it
The sign-in page is at /auth/sign-in. Password recovery is at /auth/forgot-password.
Step by step
Sign in with a magic link
- Open /auth/sign-in.
- Enter your email and click Send magic link.
- Open the link within 15 minutes — it's single-use.
Sign in with a password
- On the sign-in page, click Use a password instead.
- Enter your email and password and click Sign in.
Reset a forgotten password
- Click Forgot password? on the sign-in page.
- Enter your email; if an account exists you'll get a reset link.
- Choose a new password (at least 8 characters).
Join during the private beta
When Threadwork is running in private beta, the sign-in page shows a "Private beta" notice. What this means:
- Existing accounts sign in exactly as normal — no code needed. Just use your magic link, password, social login or passkey.
- Creating a new account needs a beta access code. If you're signing in with a brand-new email (which creates your account on first sign-in), enter your invite code in the Beta access code field before sending the magic link or signing in. The field is optional and only needed for new accounts.
If you submit a new email without a valid code while the beta gate is on, sign-in is refused with a message explaining a code is required — no account is created.
Manage your sign-in methods (once signed in)
Go to Settings → Account & security → Security to:
- Set a password if you've only ever used a magic link, social login or passkey, or change an existing one.
- Change your email address.
- Add or remove passkeys.
- Connect or disconnect Google/Microsoft/Apple.
See the settings guide for step-by-step instructions.
What each screen shows
- Sign-in card — email field, magic-link button, a link to switch to password mode, and any configured social providers.
- Check your inbox — confirmation that a link was sent, with an option to use a different email.
Tips
- Social sign-in buttons only appear when an administrator has configured that provider.
- Magic links expire after 15 minutes and can only be used once.
Troubleshooting
- Link expired — request a fresh one; each link lasts 15 minutes.
- "A valid beta access code is required to create an account" — during the private beta, new accounts need a code. Enter your invite code in the Beta access code field, then send the magic link / sign in again. Existing accounts never need a code; if you're seeing this on an account you've used before, make sure you're using the exact email it was created with.
- Don't see the team you were invited to — sign in with the exact email the invite was sent to, then accept the pending invitation; use the team switcher (top-left of the header) to move between teams.