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Last updated 2026-07-09 1 min read

Email sign-in is Tarc's password-free alternative to Google sign-in โ€” you verify your identity with a one-time code or a magic link, not a password.

How it works

  1. Enter your email address on the sign-in screen.
  2. Tarc sends you both a 6-digit code and a magic link to that address in one email.
  3. Either enter the 6-digit code back in the app, or click the magic link โ€” whichever is more convenient.

Code vs. magic link โ€” which to use

The 6-digit code works reliably even if you open your email on a different device or browser tab than the one you started on, since you type it back into the original tab. The magic link is a one-click convenience, but only works cleanly if opened in the same session context you started from.

No password, ever

Tarc does not ask you to create or remember a password for email sign-in. Each sign-in requires a fresh code or link sent to your email at that time.

First-time sign-in

The first time you verify your email, you'll choose a username to complete account setup โ€” see Create an Account.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to create a password for email sign-in?

No โ€” Tarc never asks you to create or remember a password. Each sign-in uses a fresh one-time code or magic link sent to your email.

What's the difference between the code and the magic link Tarc emails me?

Both come from the same email and either works โ€” the code is reliable across devices since you type it back into the original tab, while the magic link is a one-click convenience best used in the same browser session you started from.

What if I don't receive the email?

Check your spam/junk folder first; if it's still missing, try requesting the code again or use Google sign-in instead if you have a Google account.

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