Account & Sign-In Help

Last updated: September 4, 2026

Highlight uses secure authentication to keep your data safe and tied to your account. Here are a few commonly asked questions to help you out. Also, see 📄 Account Settings and Profile for information on passwords, changing your email address, setting up MFA and more.

Why does Highlight need calendar/contacts permission?

  • Calendar permission is used to:

    • Fetch upcoming meetings you may want to record

    • Help you create new events directly from chat

  • Contacts permission is used (with your explicit consent) to:

    • Invite other users

    • Enable future sharing features (e.g., sharing chats with contacts)

I forgot my password / I never had a password

Reset your password (or create one) here

How do I view signed-in sessions on my account?

Visit your account page to view active sessions.

Still having trouble?

If you need help with your Highlight account, the best way to reach us is through Discord