# Sign in

Nock uses your V3Code account. Sign-in begins in the desktop app and completes through your browser.

**Launch preview:** the public Nock account handoff is still being prepared. Use the steps below when sign-in is enabled for your build. If the browser page is unavailable, check [Availability](/nock/availability) before retrying.

## Connect the app

1. Keep Nock open and choose **Sign in** inside the app.
2. Complete the sign-in options offered by the browser page.
3. If asked to continue to Nock, confirm that the displayed account is yours and that you just started this request from the app.
4. Choose **Continue to Nock** and return to the desktop app.
5. Check the app's account state and enabled features before starting a task.

If you just signed in through the same browser flow, the handoff may continue without a second confirmation. If you opened the account page directly, it may show your account rather than connect a desktop app.

## If the handoff stops

Keep Nock running while the browser completes the request. If nothing happens, return to Nock and start a fresh sign-in attempt. An old browser tab may belong to an earlier attempt.

If you see **Too many attempts**, wait a minute before choosing Sign in again. Repeatedly refreshing the page can prolong the problem. If the service is unavailable, retry later and record the message for support.

## Account access after sign-in

Successful sign-in identifies your account; it does not automatically activate every capability. Review your plan and unlocked features in [Account](/nock/account). For expired or exhausted access, see [Plans and trials](/nock/plans-trials) and [Usage and limits](/nock/usage-limits).