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Connecting External Accounts

How to connect Google, LinkedIn, and other external accounts to your existing RevvedUp account for easier sign-in and enhanced functionality.

This guide explains how to connect external accounts like Google and LinkedIn to your existing RevvedUp account, enabling single sign-on (SSO) capabilities and streamlined authentication.

Overview

Connecting external accounts to your RevvedUp profile provides several benefits:

Key Benefits:

  • Single Sign-On (SSO): Sign in with one click using Google or LinkedIn

  • Improved Security: Leverage the security features of major providers

  • Fewer Passwords: Reduce password fatigue by using existing accounts

  • Faster Login: Skip typing credentials with social login buttons

  • Profile Synchronization: Keep your profile information up-to-date

Available Integrations:

  • Google Account

  • LinkedIn Account

  • Additional providers coming soon

Prerequisites

Before connecting external accounts:

Required:

  • An existing RevvedUp account (if you don't have one, learn how to sign up here)

  • Active Google or LinkedIn account you want to connect

  • Access to your RevvedUp account settings

  • Verified email address on your RevvedUp account

Important Notes:

  • You must have an existing RevvedUp account first

  • External accounts cannot be connected during initial signup

  • The email address must match between accounts for some features

Connecting Google Account

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Access Account Settings

  1. Log into your RevvedUp account using your email and password

  2. Navigate to Settings

  3. Click "Connected Accounts" in the left sidebar under USER SETTINGS

Step 2: Connect Google Account

  1. In the Connected Accounts section, find "Google Account"

  2. Click the "Connect Google Account" button

  3. You'll be redirected to Google's authentication page

  4. Select the Google account you want to connect

  5. Review the permissions RevvedUp is requesting

  6. Click "Allow" to grant access

Step 3: Confirm Connection

  1. You'll be redirected back to RevvedUp

  2. A success message confirms the connection

  3. Your Google account email will be displayed

  4. The "Connect" button changes to "Disconnect"

Using Google Sign-In

Once connected, you can sign in using Google:

From the Login Page:

  1. Go to the RevvedUp login page

  2. Click "Sign in with Google"

  3. Select your connected Google account

  4. You'll be automatically logged into RevvedUp

Quick Sign-In Tips:

  • Stay logged into Google for one-click access

  • Use Google's account switcher for multiple accounts

  • Browser will remember your preference

  • No need to enter RevvedUp password anymore

Managing Google Connection

View Connection Status:

  • Go to Settings → Connected Accounts

  • See connection date and account email

  • Check last login via Google

  • Review granted permissions

Disconnect Google Account:

  1. Navigate to Settings → Connected Accounts

  2. Find your connected Google account

  3. Click "Disconnect" button

  4. Confirm disconnection in the popup

  5. You can reconnect anytime

Connecting LinkedIn Account

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Navigate to Connected Accounts

  1. Sign into RevvedUp with your email/password

  2. Go to Settings from your profile menu

  3. Click "Connected Accounts" in the sidebar

  4. Locate the LinkedIn section

Step 2: Authorize LinkedIn

  1. Click "Connect LinkedIn Account"

  2. You'll be redirected to LinkedIn

  3. Log into LinkedIn if not already signed in

  4. Review the permissions requested:

    • Basic profile information

    • Email address

    • Professional information

  5. Click "Allow" to authorize RevvedUp

Step 3: Complete Connection

  1. Return to RevvedUp automatically

  2. Verify successful connection message

  3. Your LinkedIn profile name appears

  4. Connection status shows as active

Using LinkedIn Sign-In

Login Process:

  1. Visit RevvedUp login page

  2. Select "Sign in with LinkedIn"

  3. Choose your LinkedIn account

  4. Automatically access RevvedUp

Managing Connected Accounts

Troubleshooting Connections

Common Connection Issues:

"Account Already Connected":

  • This Google/LinkedIn account is linked to another RevvedUp account

  • Log into the other RevvedUp account to disconnect

  • Contact support if you can't access the other account

  • Each external account can only connect to one RevvedUp account

"Email Mismatch" Warnings:

  • Your external account email differs from RevvedUp email

  • Some features may be limited

  • Consider updating your RevvedUp email to match in your User Profile

  • Or use a different external account

"Connection Failed":

  • Check your internet connection

  • Clear browser cookies and cache

  • Try a different browser

  • Disable browser extensions temporarily

  • Ensure pop-ups are allowed for RevvedUp

"Permission Denied":

  • You must grant requested permissions

  • Review what access RevvedUp needs

  • Try the connection process again

  • Contact support if issues persist

Connection Limitations

Important Restrictions:

  • One external account per provider per RevvedUp account

  • Cannot connect the same Google account to multiple RevvedUp accounts

  • Must have existing RevvedUp account before connecting

  • Some team/enterprise accounts may have restrictions

Feature Limitations:

  • Some features require email address matching

  • Profile sync depends on external account privacy settings

  • Connection doesn't merge existing accounts

  • Historical data remains with original login method

Privacy and Data Handling

What We Access

Google Account:

  • Basic profile (name, email, photo)

  • No access to Gmail or Drive

  • No calendar or contacts access

  • Can revoke access anytime via Google

LinkedIn Account:

  • Professional profile information

  • Primary email address

  • No access to connections without permission

  • No ability to post on your behalf

Data Storage

Information We Store:

  • External account ID for authentication

  • Profile information you choose to sync

  • Connection timestamp and status

  • Login history for security

Information We Don't Store:

  • External account passwords

  • Private messages or communications

  • Non-authorized profile data

  • External platform activity

Revoking Access

From RevvedUp:

  1. Go to Settings → Connected Accounts

  2. Click "Disconnect" on the account

  3. Confirm disconnection

  4. Access is immediately revoked

From External Providers:

Google:

  1. Visit myaccount.google.com

  2. Go to Security → Third-party access

  3. Find RevvedUp and click Remove Access

  4. Changes reflect in RevvedUp immediately

LinkedIn:

  1. Go to LinkedIn Settings & Privacy

  2. Select Data Privacy → Permitted Services

  3. Find RevvedUp and click Remove

  4. Connection terminated immediately

FAQ

General Questions

Can I connect multiple Google accounts? No, you can only connect one Google account at a time. To switch accounts, disconnect the current one first.

Will connecting external accounts change my login email? No, your RevvedUp account email remains unchanged. External accounts are additional login methods.

Can I still use email/password after connecting external accounts? Yes, your original login method remains active. External accounts are additional options.

What happens if I delete my Google/LinkedIn account? You'll lose the ability to sign in via that method. Ensure you can still access RevvedUp via email/password.

Security Questions

Is connecting external accounts secure? Yes, we use industry-standard OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication. We never see or store external account passwords.

Can RevvedUp post to my social accounts? No, we only request read access for profile information. We cannot post or modify your external accounts.

How do I know which accounts are connected? Visit Settings → Connected Accounts to see all active connections and their status.

What if my external account is compromised? Immediately disconnect it from RevvedUp and secure your external account. Update your RevvedUp password as a precaution.

Troubleshooting Questions

Why can't I see the option to connect accounts? Ensure you're logged into an existing RevvedUp account. This feature isn't available during signup.

Connection keeps failing - what should I do?

  1. Clear browser cache and cookies

  2. Disable browser extensions

  3. Try a different browser

  4. Check if pop-ups are blocked

  5. Contact support if issues persist

I accidentally connected the wrong account - how do I fix it? Simply disconnect the wrong account and connect the correct one. Go to Settings → Connected Accounts to manage connections.

Privacy Note: RevvedUp respects your privacy and only accesses the minimum information needed for authentication and profile enhancement. You can disconnect external accounts at any time, and we immediately stop accessing that data.

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