Create your account and sign in
Last updated: June 22, 2026
When you open Highlight for the first time, you'll land on the sign-in screen. This article walks you through creating a new account.
Two ways to sign in
Highlight supports two sign-in methods. Both work equally well, pick whichever fits how your team authenticates.
Option 1: Sign in with Google
1. Open Highlight — The sign-in screen will appear automatically when the app launches.
2. Click "Sign in with Google"
3. Choose your Google account — A browser window will open. Select the Google account you want to use with Highlight — ideally your work account.
4. Grant Highlight permission — Google will ask you to confirm that Highlight can access your account information. Click Allow to continue.
5. You're in — Highlight will close the browser window and bring you back to the app. Your account is ready.
Use your work Google account
Highlight works best with the same Google account that's connected to your work calendar. This lets it pull upcoming meetings and prepare briefs automatically.
Option 2: Email and password
Creating a new account
1. Click "Sign in with email" — You'll see fields for your email address and password.
2. Enter your work email and choose a password — Use your work email address. Your password must be at least 8 characters.
3. Click Create account
4. Check your email for a verification link — Highlight will send a short verification email. Click the link inside it to confirm your address.
5. Return to Highlight — Once you've verified your email, Highlight will automatically log you in and start the setup flow.
Troubleshooting sign-in
I'm not receiving the verification email.
Check your spam or junk folder. If it's not there, click Resend verification email on the sign-in screen. Make sure you're checking the inbox for the email address you registered with.
I forgot my password.
Click Forgot password? on the sign-in screen. Highlight will send a reset link to your registered email. The link expires after 24 hours.
My Google sign-in isn't working.
Make sure you're selecting your work Google account, not a personal one. If the issue persists, try signing out of all Google accounts in your browser, then try again. You can also contact support at support@highlight.ing.