Signing In
- Click Sign in with Google
- A browser window opens to Google’s login page
- Select or enter your Google account
- Review the permissions Orbit is requesting
- Click Allow
- Return to Orbit
What Orbit Accesses
Orbit requests access to:| Data | Why |
|---|---|
| Google Contacts | Import your professional network |
| Google Calendar | Show meetings in The Brief |
| Basic profile | Your name and email for your account |
What Orbit Doesn’t Access
Orbit does not access:- Gmail or email content
- Google Drive files
- Google Photos
- Any other Google services
Multiple Accounts
Currently, Orbit supports one Google account. If you have multiple accounts:- Choose the one with your primary work calendar
- You can switch accounts later in Settings
Security
- OAuth tokens are stored securely in macOS Keychain
- Orbit never sees your Google password
- You can revoke access anytime from Google’s security settings
Troubleshooting
Sign-in window doesn’t appear
- Check if a popup blocker is preventing it
- Try clicking Sign in with Google again
- Restart Orbit and try again
Permission denied error
Make sure you clicked Allow on the Google permissions screen. If you clicked Deny, try signing in again.Wrong account
If you signed in with the wrong account:- Complete onboarding
- Go to Settings → Account
- Click Sign Out
- Sign in again with the correct account