1. Opening the App
When you open the Bron desktop app, what you see depends on whether you've logged in before.
If you've logged in before, you'll see a Welcome back screen showing your account. Click the arrow next to your name to log back in, or tap Use another account to sign in with a different profile.
If this is your first time, you'll see two options: Log in and Get Started. To create a new account, click Get Started. To log in to an existing account, click Log in.
2. Logging In with a Passkey
After clicking Log in, you'll be taken to the Verify with your passkey screen. Click Log in with passkey to continue. Your device will ask for your fingerprint, face, or screen lock depending on where your passkey is stored.
Your passkey options depend on your device on Mac, passkeys saved in Apple Passwords or iCloud Keychain will appear. On Windows, you'll be prompted via Windows Hello.
3. Using a Passkey from Another Device
If your passkey is stored on your phone or a security key, click More Options on the Sign In prompt.
You can choose to Scan QR Code to use your phone's passkey, or Use Security Key if you have a physical key. Select your preferred option and click Continue.
4. Logging In via Browser
If none of the above options work — for example, if your passkey is stored in a browser-based manager like Google Password Manager — click Log in via browser on the passkey screen.
Make sure to copy the code shown in the app. Then either click Open in browser, or copy the link and paste it into the browser where your passkey is saved.
In the browser, if you don't see the account you need, click Use another account.
Then click Log in with passkey.
Your default password manager will pop up — close it and pick whatever is convenient for you. You can also use a passkey from your phone or a security key here.
Once you've selected your account, you'll be asked to enter the login code from the app.
Type in the code, review the device shown to confirm it's your request, then click Confirm. The app will redirect you to your account.
💡 Once logged in, your account will be remembered as your main account in the desktop app. In the future, you won't need to go through the browser login you'll see the Welcome back screen with your account ready to go. To add a passkey directly to the desktop app and skip this process next time, go to Settings → Security and add a new passkey saved wherever is convenient for you.
5. Recovery and New Accounts
From the login screen, you can also Recover your passkey if you've lost access, or click Create an account if you're new to Bron.
If you have questions, contact our support team via messenger on the Bron platform or by email support@bron.org.