By default, cloudHQ uses the OpenID Connect protocol to sign in users. This means cloudHQ never stores your password, not even a hashed version. Your password is never sent to cloudHQ servers. All login and password checks are done by Microsoft or Google.
OpenID Connect is an identity layer built on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol. It lets cloudHQ confirm who you are using the login system of OpenID Connect identity providers. Supported identity providers are:
- Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Live
- Google Gmail and Google Workspace
For example, if your email address is managed by Google, you will be automatically signed in to cloudHQ as long as you are logged in to Google Gmail.
See http://openid.net/connect/faq/ for answers to common questions about OpenID Connect.