Link your Discord and Google accounts to Guildbase for faster sign-in and enhanced features. Manage your connected accounts from one place.
Why Connect Accounts?
Connecting external accounts to Guildbase provides several benefits depending on the service:
Discord
Sign in with Discord, receive DM notifications, link your identity for applications
Quick sign-in with your Google account
Connecting Discord
To link your Discord account:
- Go to Account Settings → Connected Accounts
- Click Connect Discord
- You'll be redirected to Discord's authorisation page
- Review the permissions and click Authorize
- You'll be returned to Guildbase with Discord connected
Screenshot: Discord connection
Discord Permissions Explained
When connecting Discord, we request these permissions:
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| Identify | Read your username, avatar, and user ID |
| Access your Discord email for account linking | |
| Guilds | See which Discord servers you're in |
Privacy Note
We only access the information listed above. We cannot read your messages, see private channels, or post on your behalf.
Connecting Google
To link your Google account:
- Go to Account Settings → Connected Accounts
- Click Connect Google
- Choose your Google account
- Review and accept the permissions
- You'll be returned to Guildbase with Google connected
What Google Access Provides
- Quick one-click sign-in
- No password needed when signing in with Google
- Profile picture sync (optional)
Managing Connected Accounts
View and manage all connected accounts from one place:
- Go to Account Settings → Connected Accounts
- See all currently connected services
- Click Disconnect to remove any connection
Disconnecting Accounts
To remove a connected account:
- Find the account in Connected Accounts
- Click Disconnect
- Confirm the disconnection
Before Disconnecting
If you signed up with a social account, ensure you've set a password first. Otherwise, you won't be able to sign in after disconnecting.
What Happens When You Disconnect
| Account | Effect |
|---|---|
| Discord | Can't sign in with Discord, lose Discord-linked features like DM notifications |
| Can't sign in with Google, must use email/password |
Switching Accounts
To connect a different Discord or Google account:
- First disconnect the current account
- Then connect the new account
Pro Tip
If Discord's OAuth popup shows the wrong account, log out of Discord in your browser first, then try connecting again.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
Ensure you're logged into the correct account in your browser. Try clearing cookies or using an incognito window if issues persist.
Wrong Account Connected
Disconnect the incorrect account and reconnect with the right one. Make sure you're signed into the correct Discord/Google account in your browser.
Can't Sign In After Disconnect
Use the "Forgot Password" feature to set a password, then sign in with email and password.
Security Considerations
- Only connect accounts you control
- Review connected accounts regularly
- Disconnect accounts you no longer use
- Enable 2FA on your Discord and Google accounts for extra security