Logging In
Logging in to B1.church gives you access to the member portal where you can see what is coming up for you, manage groups, give online, and use all of the tools your church has set up. This article covers how to sign in, navigate your user menu, and log out.
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Before You Begin
- You need a ChurchApps account. See Getting Started to create one.
- You need your church's B1.church URL (for example,
https://yourchurchname.b1.church).
How to Log In
- Go to your church's B1.church URL (for example,
https://yourchurchname.b1.church). - Click the Login button in the top-right corner of the header. If your church hasn't turned on the Login button for its website, go to
https://yourchurchname.b1.church/logininstead. - Enter your email address and password, or click Continue with Google or Continue with Microsoft if your church has single sign-on enabled.
- Click Sign In.
If you have turned on two-factor sign-in, the next screen asks for a code. Enter the 6-digit code from your authenticator app, or one of your backup codes, and click Verify Code. The member portal asks for the code the same way.
After signing in, you will be taken back to the page you were on before you clicked login. If you navigated directly to a member portal page while logged out, you will be returned to that page automatically after signing in.
Signing In From the Member Portal
The member portal (/mobile) has its own sign-in screen. Tap Sign In on Home, the More page, or any screen that needs an account, enter your email and password, and tap Sign In. From there you can also tap Forgot password? to reset your password, or Create an account if you don't have one yet. Google and Microsoft sign-in are only offered on the website's login page.
Staying Signed In
You stay signed in on the same browser or installed app until you log out, even if you do not visit for a while -- your session is kept for up to about 30 days of inactivity. Signing in once also keeps you signed in when you move between your church's website and the member portal (/mobile), so you do not have to log in again in each place.
Accessing the Member Portal
Once logged in, you can access the member portal by clicking on your name in the top-right corner of the page and selecting Member Portal from the menu. The member portal is where all of your personal church tools live, including your Home dashboard, Me page, groups, giving, and more.
Your User Menu
After logging in, your name appears as a chip in the top-right corner. Click it to open a menu with the following options:
- Member Portal -- Go to your personal member portal dashboard.
- Edit Profile -- Opens two more choices: Edit Account (your login email, password, and two-factor settings, in B1 Admin) and Edit Church Profile (your profile in the member portal's directory).
- Logout -- Sign out of your account.
Admin Access
If you are a church administrator with the appropriate permissions, you will also see an Admin Portal option in your user menu. Clicking it takes you to B1 Admin where you can manage your church's settings, people, groups, and content.
Forgot Your Password
If you cannot remember your password:
- Click Forgot Password on the login page (in the member portal, tap Forgot password?).
- Enter the email address tied to your ChurchApps account and click Reset (Send code in the member portal).
- Check your email for a message containing a 6-digit verification code. The code is valid for 15 minutes.
- Enter the code and click Verify Code. If it hasn't arrived, you can tap Resend code after 30 seconds.
- Choose a new password (at least 8 characters), enter it a second time to confirm, and click Sign In (Save & sign in in the member portal). You are signed in with your new password.
If the code does not arrive within a couple of minutes, check your spam folder. After five incorrect attempts the code is locked — request a new one from the Forgot Password page if that happens.
Logging Out
To log out, click your name in the top-right corner and select Logout. You will be signed out and returned to the public site.