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Learn how to sign in and out through PiecesOS, understand what your account and subscription unlock, and access full account settings in the Pieces Desktop App.

Your Account and PiecesOS

Your Pieces account is managed by PiecesOS—the background service that powers every Pieces tool and integration. Signing in authenticates PiecesOS directly, not just the Desktop App. This means your session, subscription entitlements, and LTM access are all tied to PiecesOS, regardless of which Pieces product you use.

A sign-in is required to use Pieces. Anonymous usage is not available.

Signing In

When you launch PiecesOS for the first time (or after signing out), it will prompt you to sign in. You can also initiate sign-in from the PiecesOS Quick Menu—the Pieces icon in your menu bar (macOS/Linux) or system tray (Windows).

Click the Pieces icon in your menu bar or system tray. If you're not signed in, a `Sign In` option appears. Click it to open the authentication flow in your browser. Sign in with GitHub, Google, Microsoft, or email. If using email, check your inbox for a verification code. After authenticating in the browser, PiecesOS recognizes your session automatically. If the browser doesn't switch back, return to the app manually—PiecesOS will already be signed in.

PiecesOS Quick Menu sign-in prompt on macOS

The PiecesOS Quick Menu sign-in prompt on macOS

Once signed in, you stay signed in automatically across restarts. If you sign out from another device, you'll need to sign in again.

For troubleshooting sign-in issues, see Sign In to Pieces.

Signing Out

Sign out from the PiecesOS Quick Menu at any time.

Click the Pieces icon in your menu bar or system tray. Click your account name at the top of the Quick Menu. Select `Log Out`. PiecesOS will end your session immediately.

You can also sign out from inside the Pieces Desktop App—click your User Profile in the top left and select Log Out.

What Your Account Unlocks

Your Pieces account connects your tools and preferences across devices. Pieces Pro includes:

Feature	With Pieces Pro
Cloud-hosted AI models (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT)	Current families and modes
Long-Term Memory	Capture and search memories
MCP Server	✓

Without Pro, Pieces no longer forms new memories. You can still browse existing memories, use them with Pieces MCP, use Pieces Drive, and sync with Pieces Cloud.

LTM capture and memory search via Conversational Search require Pieces Pro, though your existing memories remain accessible on your device. Existing users have full access through August 16, 2026 and may qualify for a discount. Manage your plan in [Account settings](/products/desktop/configuration/account). Your subscription is tied to your account, not to a specific device. Sign in on any machine and your plan applies everywhere.

Full Account Settings

Detailed account management—linked accounts, organizations, subscriptions, personal cloud, backup & restore, and privacy settings—is available in the Pieces Desktop App.

Manage linked accounts, organizations, subscriptions, personal cloud sync, backup & restore, and telemetry settings. Step-by-step sign-in instructions, update requirements, and troubleshooting for authentication issues.