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Creating Your Account

Sign Up

Sutram offers two ways to create an account:

Sign Up with Google

The fastest way to get started:

  1. Go to sutram.io and click Get Started, or visit the sign-up page directly
  2. Click Continue with Google
  3. Select your Google account and authorize Sutram
  4. Your account is created immediately — no email confirmation needed

Your name and profile picture are imported automatically from your Google account.

Sign Up with Email

  1. Go to sutram.io and click Get Started, or visit the sign-up page directly
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Click Create account
  4. Check your inbox and click the magic link you receive to confirm your account

Done — no password needed. You'll log in using a magic link sent to your email.

Note: All new accounts start on the Basic plan (free). You can upgrade at any time in Settings.

Log In

With Google

  1. Go to app.sutram.io
  2. Click Continue with Google
  3. Select your Google account

With Magic Link

  1. Go to app.sutram.io
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Click Send a magic link
  4. Check your inbox and click the link to log in instantly

Magic links expire after 15 minutes for security. Each link can be used only once.

With Password

After creating your account using one of the methods above, you can add a password to your account (see below) and, from then on, also log in with your email and password directly.

Choosing the Session Type

After authentication, Sutram asks you to choose how you want to stay signed in:

  • Long-lived session — Stay signed in for 14 days. Ideal for personal devices.
  • Temporary session — You'll be signed out when you close the browser. Use on shared or public devices.

Setting a Password (Optional)

Sutram does not require a password — you can use Google or magic links exclusively. However, if you'd like an additional login method, you can set a password at any time:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. In the Password section, click Set password
  3. Choose a password (minimum of 12 characters)
  4. Click Save

Resetting Your Password

If you set a password and forgot it:

  1. On the login page, click Forgot your password?
  2. Enter your email address
  3. Check your inbox for the password reset email
  4. Click the link and choose a new password

The reset link is valid for 24 hours.

Setting Up Your Profile

After logging in, you can customize your profile in Settings:

Display Name

Your display name appears in project member lists, comments, and chat messages. To change it:

  1. Click your avatar in the top navigation bar
  2. Go to Settings
  3. Update your name and click Save

Profile Picture

Sutram uses your profile picture from several sources, in this order of priority:

  1. Custom upload — Upload a photo directly in Settings (max. 120 KB). This always has the highest priority.
  2. Google avatar — If you signed up with Google, your Google profile picture is used automatically.
  3. Gravatar — If you have a Gravatar linked to your email, it is used as an alternative.

If none of the options above are available, Sutram picks a random image as your avatar.

Language

Sutram is available in several languages. To change your language:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu
  3. The interface updates immediately

Currently supported languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

Theme

Choose between Light, Dark, or System (follows your device settings) in the Appearance section in Settings.

Email Notifications

Sutram sends emails for:

  • Account confirmation — When you sign up with email (not needed for Google)
  • Magic links — When you request a passwordless login
  • Password reset — When you request a new password
  • Project invitations — When someone invites you to a project
  • Email change — When you update your email address

Security Features

Password (Optional)

If you choose to set a password:

  • Minimum of 12 characters
  • No maximum length restrictions
  • We recommend using a unique password or a password manager

Sudo Mode

For sensitive actions, such as changing your email, Sutram may ask you to authenticate again. This is called sudo mode and ensures that someone who finds your device unattended cannot change your security settings. Sudo mode lasts 10 minutes after re-authentication.

Session Management

  • Long-lived sessions are valid for 14 days
  • Temporary sessions end when the browser is closed
  • Each login creates an independent session

Accepting Project Invitations

If someone invites you to a project:

  • Existing account: You receive an email with a link to join the project. Click the link and you'll be added automatically.
  • No account yet: The invitation email includes a link to create your account. After signing up, you're added automatically to the project.

Invitations expire after 7 days. Ask the project owner to resend it if yours has expired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a password to use Sutram? A: No. You can use Google login or magic links exclusively. The password is entirely optional and can be set later in Settings.

Q: Can I change my email address? A: Yes, go to Settings and update your email. You'll need to confirm the new address by email and re-authenticate for security.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes. Sessions use cryptographically secure tokens, and all connections use HTTPS.

Q: Can I delete my account? A: Contact support to request account deletion. Make sure to transfer ownership of any projects you own before requesting deletion.

Q: I didn't receive the magic link email. What should I do? A: Check your spam folder first. If it's not there, try requesting a new magic link. You can also try logging in with Google.

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