Sign In with Google

Overview

BlueClerk supports Google Sign-In, letting you log in instantly with your Google account on both web and mobile apps. When signing in with Google for the first time, you'll choose your account type (homeowner, contractor, or business) before your account is created. You can also link your Google account to an existing BlueClerk account from your profile settings, allowing you to sign in with either your email/password or Google.

How to Sign In with Google

First-Time Google Sign-In

When you sign in with Google for the first time:

1. Click "Sign in with Google" on the login screen
2. Select your Google account from the list
3. Authorize BlueClerk if prompted
4. Choose your account type on the type picker page:
   • Homeowner - Individual property owner
   • Individual Contractor - Self-employed tradesperson
   • Contractor Company - Contracting business with employees
   • Business - Commercial customer or property manager
   • Builder - Home construction company
5. Your account is created and you're logged in

Returning Users

Once you've signed in with Google before:

1. Click "Sign in with Google" on the login screen
2. Select your Google account
3. You're logged in immediately - no type picker needed

Linking Google to an Existing Account

If you already have a BlueClerk account with email/password and want to add Google Sign-In:

1. Log in with your email and password
2. Go to Settings > Profile
3. Click "Link Google Account"
4. Select your Google account to link
5. Authorize BlueClerk if prompted
6. Your Google account is now linked - you can use either sign-in method

Google Account Email Handling

BlueClerk automatically handles email case sensitivity and account linking:

• Email normalization - Google emails are converted to lowercase automatically
• Case-insensitive matching - Bob@Gmail.com matches bob@gmail.com
• Automatic linking - First Google login links your Google email to your existing account
• No duplicates - You won't accidentally create duplicate accounts with mixed-case emails

Tips

• Choose carefully - Your account type determines which features you see
• One Google account per BlueClerk account - You can't link multiple Google accounts to the same BlueClerk account
• Security - Google Sign-In uses OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
• No password needed - When using Google Sign-In, you don't need to remember a BlueClerk password

Questions

Q: What if I already have an account with my Gmail address? A: BlueClerk automatically finds your existing account and logs you in - no duplicate account is created. On your first Google login, your Google email is linked to your existing account.

Q: Can I unlink my Google account later? A: Yes, from Settings > Profile you can unlink your Google account. You'll need to set a password to continue logging in with email after unlinking.

Q: What if my email is stored with different capitalization? A: BlueClerk handles this automatically. Bob@Gmail.com and bob@gmail.com are treated as the same email, so you'll always find your existing account regardless of capitalization.

Q: What happens if I sign in with Google but already signed up with email/password? A: BlueClerk finds your existing account by email (case-insensitive) and logs you in. Your Google account is automatically linked so you can use either sign-in method in the future.

Q: Does this work on the mobile app? A: Yes, Google Sign-In works on both web and mobile apps with the same experience.