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Account

Writer Studio runs locally and doesn't require registration. An account is only needed for cloud features — publishing and sync. All your files are stored on disk whether or not you're signed in.

The Account button and related features are only available in builds with the platform module enabled.

Where to find it

  • The user icon at the bottom of the Activity Bar (left panel) — the Account button
  • Any feature that requires sign-in (for example, publishing) shows a "Sign in to publish" banner with a Sign in button
  • Application menu → Help → Feedback... (sign-in is also required to submit support requests)

Sign up

Click the Account button → Sign up.

Field Description
Name Shown in the interface
Email Your sign-in address
Password At least 8 characters, including letters, digits, and a special character

Click Create account. If the email is already registered, you'll be offered to sign in instead.

Sign in

Click the Account button → Sign in.

Enter your Email and Password, then click Sign in.

If sign-in fails, double-check your email and password. If the account is locked or you've exceeded the attempt limit, a Contact support button appears.

Sign out

Click the Account button → Sign out.

After signing out, your local project files remain untouched. Cloud features (publishing) become unavailable until you sign in again.

What signed-in users see

Once signed in, the Account icon highlights in the accent color. Clicking it opens a popover:

  • Your account name and email
  • A Sign out button

When sign-in is required

Feature Requires sign-in
Editing books and scenes No
Working with characters No
AI Copilot No
Backups and snapshots No
Publishing (sharing a book) Yes
Submitting support requests Yes

Security

Your local project files stay on your disk regardless of account state. Sign-in is only required for features that talk to the server. If your session expires, Writer Studio will ask you to sign in again — unsaved changes are not lost.