Troubleshoot Login Issues
Having trouble accessing your Vividly account? Here's how to fix the most common issues.
Try These First!
Most login problems are solved by:
- Checking your spam folder for "Your login request to Vividly"
- Requesting a new link (they expire after 1 hour)
- Switching between login methods (Continue with Email vs. Continue with Google/Microsoft)
- Opening Vividly in an incognito/private browser window or clearing your browser cache
Step 1: Check Your Email
If you're using Continue with Email, search your inbox for "Your login request to Vividly". Check spam, junk, and promotions folders too.
Things to know:
- Login links expire after 1 hour
- Clicking a link multiple times will break it
- Only use the most recent link if you've requested several
- Emails usually arrive within 1-2 minutes
If you're not receiving emails, your corporate IT may be filtering them. In that case, try SSO instead.
Step 2: Switch Login Methods
If Continue with Email isn't working, try Continue with Google or Continue with Microsoft (or vice versa). Both methods access the same account.
Note for corporate users: If SSO isn't working on your work computer, it's likely blocked by your IT department. Just use email login instead - it rarely gets blocked by corporate firewalls.
Step 3: Clear Cache and Try Incognito
Clear your browser's cookies and cached data, then close all windows and try again. If that doesn't work, open an incognito or private browsing window:
- Chrome/Edge: Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+N (Mac)
- Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+P (Mac)
- Safari: Cmd+Shift+N
If login works in incognito, the issue is browser-related (cache, cookies, or extensions).
Step 4: Check Browser Extensions
Disable browser extensions temporarily, especially:
- Popup blockers
- Ad blockers
- Privacy extensions
- VPNs
For SSO, make sure your browser allows popups from portal.govividly.com.
Step 5: Try a Different Network
If you're on a corporate network, try connecting from home WiFi or a mobile hotspot. Many workplace networks block authentication services.
Common Error Messages
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"Invalid or expired link" - Request a new link at portal.govividly.com
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"User not found" - Verify you're using the correct email or contact your Vividly administrator
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"Access denied" - Contact your Vividly administrator to check your permissions
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SSO window closes or shows error - Switch to email login, check popup blocker settings, or clear browser cache
Best Practices
- Use the same device and browser where you requested the link
- Click the link directly from email (don't copy/paste)
- Open the most recent email, and only click once
- Bookmark portal.govividly.com
- Use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
Still Can't Login?
Contact Vividly Support with:
- Your email address
- Login method you're trying (email, Google, or Microsoft)
- Any error messages or screenshots
- Your browser and device
- What troubleshooting steps you've already tried