Signing In
This guide covers all the ways to access your MessageFuture account – normal sign-in, what to do if you forget your password, and how sessions work on each platform.
Signing In With Email & Password
On the web: Go to app.messagefuture.com/signin.
On mobile: Open the MessageFuture app and tap Sign In on the welcome screen.
Enter your registered email address and password, then tap or click Sign In.
Forgot Your Password?
If you can’t remember your password, follow these steps:
Step 1 – Open the Forgot Password Screen
- Web: On the sign-in page, click Forgot Password? below the password field, or navigate directly to app.messagefuture.com/forgot-password.
- Mobile: Tap Forgot Password? on the sign-in screen.
Step 2 – Enter Your Email
Type the email address associated with your account and tap Send Reset Link.
MessageFuture sends a password-reset email to that address. The email contains a secure, time-limited link.
[PLACEHOLDER: Screen recording showing the forgot-password email flow]
Step 3 – Click the Link and Set a New Password
Open the email and click the Reset My Password link. You’ll be taken to a secure reset page where you can enter and confirm your new password.
Note: Password reset links expire after a short period. If your link has expired, simply repeat the process from Step 1 to request a new one.
Step 4 – Sign In With Your New Password
Once your password is updated, return to the sign-in screen and log in with your new credentials.
How Sessions Work
Web
Your session is managed by the Supabase authentication client. After a successful sign-in, a secure token is stored in your browser. You will remain signed in across browser sessions until you explicitly sign out or your token expires.
Mobile
On iOS and Android, your session token is stored in the device’s secure keychain (Expo SecureStore). This means:
- You stay signed in even after closing the app
- Your session persists across app updates
- Uninstalling the app clears your stored token – you’ll need to sign in again
Signing Out
- Web: Click your profile avatar in the top-right corner of the dashboard, then click Sign Out – or navigate to Settings and scroll to the bottom.
- Mobile: Go to the Profile / Settings tab and tap Sign Out.
Signing out immediately invalidates your local session. Your messages, contacts, and Twins remain safely stored on the server.
Troubleshooting Sign-In Issues
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| “Invalid email or password” | Double-check for typos; passwords are case-sensitive |
| Didn’t receive the reset email | Check spam/junk; wait 2–3 minutes before retrying |
| Reset link says “expired” | Request a new link from the Forgot Password screen |
| Signed out unexpectedly | Your session token may have expired; simply sign in again |