Google OAuth

What is Google OAuth?

Google OAuth allows you to sign in to PixoMonitor using your existing Google account credentials. Instead of creating a new username and password, you can authenticate securely through Google's trusted identity system.

Benefits

One-click sign in — No passwords to remember
Enhanced security — Leverages Google's robust security infrastructure
Automatic account creation — New accounts are created instantly on first sign in
Linked to your Google email — Uses your Google email as your PixoMonitor identity

Google OAuth is configured by the platform administrator. As a user, you simply need to click the "Sign in with Google" button—no setup required on your end.

Go to the Login Page

Navigate to the PixoMonitor login page at pixomonitor.com/login.

Click 'Sign in with Google'

Click the Sign in with Google button below the standard login form. You'll be redirected to Google's authentication page.

Choose Your Google Account

Select the Google account you want to use with PixoMonitor. If you're already signed in to Google, you may be able to skip this step.

Grant Permissions

Google will ask you to confirm that PixoMonitor can access your basic profile information:

Your name
Your email address

Click Allow to proceed.

Access Your Dashboard

You'll be automatically redirected back to PixoMonitor and signed in. If this is your first time, a new account will be created for you using your Google email and name.

Account Behavior

New Users

When you sign in with Google for the first time:

A new PixoMonitor account is automatically created
Your display name is set to your Google profile name
Your email is set to your Google email address
Your account is immediately active—no email verification needed
You're assigned the default user role

Returning Users

If you've previously signed in with Google:

You'll be logged in to your existing account
All your monitors, settings, and data remain intact
Any changes to your Google profile (like name updates) won't affect your PixoMonitor profile

Existing Email Match

If you already have a PixoMonitor account with the same email as your Google account:

Signing in with Google will link to your existing account
You can then use either method to sign in: email/password or Google OAuth

If you initially signed up with email/password and later sign in with Google using the same email, both authentication methods will work for your account.

Security Considerations

What PixoMonitor Receives

When you sign in with Google, PixoMonitor only receives:

Your email address
Your display name
A unique identifier (never your Google password)

PixoMonitor never has access to:

Your Google password
Your Google contacts
Your Google Drive files
Any other Google services

Session Management

Sessions are managed using secure JWT tokens
Access tokens expire after 15 minutes and are automatically refreshed
Refresh tokens are valid for 7 days
You can log out at any time to invalidate your session

If your account is suspended by an administrator, you won't be able to sign in—even with Google OAuth. Contact support if you believe this is an error.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I disconnect my Google account?

Your PixoMonitor account is separate from your Google account. If you want to stop using Google sign-in, you can:

Set a password in your profile settings
Use email/password authentication instead

The Google sign-in option is only available if your PixoMonitor administrator has enabled it. If you don't see the button, contact your administrator or use email/password authentication.

Can I use a different Google account?

Yes! Simply sign out of PixoMonitor, click "Sign in with Google" again, and choose a different Google account. Note that this will create or link to a different PixoMonitor account based on the email address.

Is my data safe?

Yes. PixoMonitor uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 protocol. Your Google password is never shared with PixoMonitor, and all communication happens through secure HTTPS connections.