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Last updated: 2026/10/22

Log in with Google and Apple accounts

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This explains how to register and log in using your Google Account or Apple Account.

You can create or log in to your SocialDog Account using "Sign in with Google" or "Sign in with Apple".

Overview​

By linking your SocialDog Account with your Google or Apple Account in advance, you will be able to log in to SocialDog using your Google or Apple Account.

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When logging in with your Google or Apple Account, SocialDog's two-factor authentication will not be applied. To enhance security, please set up two-factor authentication on your Google or Apple Account side.

For more information on Two-factor authentication, please refer to Using Two-Factor Authentication.

Registering with a Google Account or Apple Account (Creating a new SocialDog Account)​

  1. Open Create Account.
  2. Click "Continue with Google" or "Continue with Apple" and authenticate on their respective authentication screens.
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When you register with a Google Account or Apple Account, those accounts are automatically linked to your SocialDog Account.

Linking your Google Account or Apple Account to your SocialDog Account​

To log in with your Google Account or Apple Account, linking with your Google Account or Apple Account is required while logged in to SocialDog.

  1. Open [Account settings] → [Security].
  2. Under the Google or Apple section, click [Link].
  3. Select the account you wish to use for login. Authenticate on their respective authentication screens.
  4. Once completed, [Linked] will be displayed, and you will be able to log in with your Google or Apple Account.

Logging In with your Google or Apple Account​

  1. Open the Login screen.
  2. Click "Continue with Google" or "Continue with Apple" and authenticate on their respective authentication screens.

Unlinking from your Google Account or Apple Account​

  1. Open [Account settings] → [Security].
  2. Under the Google or Apple section, click [Unlink].
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If your password is not set, you cannot unlink all of your Google or Apple accounts. If you wish to unlink all accounts, please set your password in advance.

Changing a Linked Google Account or Apple Account​

  1. Open [Account settings] → [Security].
  2. Under the Google or Apple section, click [Unlink].
  3. Under the Google or Apple section, click [Link].
  4. Select the account you wish to use for login. Authenticate on their respective authentication screens.
  5. Once completed, [Linked] will be displayed, and you will be able to log in with your Google or Apple Account.

Google One Tap (Automatic Login)​

Depending on your browser's state, Google One Tap login may be displayed.

In this case, by selecting your Google Account, you can log in with one click.

Apple's Hide My Email​

If you select "Hide My Email" on your Apple Account, an email address like (random string)@privaterelay.appleid.com may be registered.

Emails sent to this address are forwarded to your actual email address via Apple. If you do not receive them, please check Apple's forwarding settings or spam filter settings.

If "This Apple Account cannot be registered." is displayed​

If you canceled new registration of a SocialDog Account with an Apple Account, to use the same Apple Account, you need to unlink SocialDog in your Apple Account.

  1. Open [Sign-In and Security for Apple Account] in your Apple Account.
  2. Click [Sign in with Apple].
  3. Click [SocialDog].
  4. Select [Stop Using Sign in with Apple] and click [Stop Using].
  5. Once completed, you will be able to register again using the same Apple Account from New Registration.

If "Could not complete identity verification. Please try again." is displayed when logging in to your Apple Account​

This may be due to login attempts made in a short period, which may have limited your login access. Please wait for a while and try linking again.