The first time you sign in
Staffer checks your sign-in email against the profiles it already holds. If it finds a clear match, your profile is confirmed automatically and you land on your dashboard. If it doesn’t, you’re asked to find your profile yourself, by connecting LinkedIn or searching your name, or to set one up from scratch. See Claim your profile for exactly how that works and what each choice means.Signing in with the email a company already has for you
If you sign in using the same email address a company already holds for you, that’s the strongest match Staffer can make: it confirms your profile automatically, no extra steps.A private link instead of signing in
If a company invites you to a job, you’ll get an email with a private link to that one application instead. Opening it doesn’t sign you in. It lets you view and act on that one application without an account. To see every application in one place, edit your profile or use your copilot fully, sign in. See When a recruiter contacts you for what the link itself can do and how long it lasts.How long you stay signed in
You stay signed in for 30 days from when you sign in. Using Staffer doesn’t extend it. After 30 days, sign in again. Your profile and applications aren’t affected.Trouble signing in
Can I sign in with only my email?
Can I sign in with only my email?
No. Staffer doesn’t have a password or an emailed sign-in link for your account. Use Google, Microsoft, or LinkedIn.
I got "That account is linked to a different email."
I got "That account is linked to a different email."
You’ve previously signed in with a different provider using a different email address. Sign in with the original one first.
I got "Access denied."
I got "Access denied."
Your sign-in provider blocked the attempt, which can happen with some work accounts. Try a different provider, or ask your workplace’s IT team whether they allow sign-ins to outside apps.
My private application link doesn't work anymore
My private application link doesn't work anymore
Private links expire after a while. An expired link offers you a way back in, or you can ask the company for a new one. Either way, you pick up where you left off. See When a recruiter contacts you.