---
title: How to log in to the console
description: Steps to log in to the Scaleway console.
tags: account login password access magic-link magic link authentication code SSO
dates:
  validation: 2026-03-24
  posted: 2024-06-11
---
import LoginMember from '@macros/iam/login-member.mdx'
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

import image from './assets/scaleway-auth-code.webp'

The Scaleway console supports several authentication methods, including email and password, one-time authentication codes, and Single Sign-On (SSO) via Google, GitHub, or SAML. The options available to you depend on your role within an Organization and the Organization configuration.

An IAM user is a human user in an Organization. Identify which IAM user you are:
    - **Owner**: You are the Owner of the Organization that was created with your account. You manage the root account and log in directly.
    - **Member**: You are a Member when you are added to an Organization by an Owner or user with IAM Manager permissions. Members exist only within the specific Organizations in which they are created. They must identify their Organization ID before logging in.

This page describes the different login methods available and what to consider based on your role.

<Requirements />

- A [Scaleway](https://www.scaleway.com/en/) account
- Know your IAM user type: Owner or Member

## Log in as an Organization Owner

1. Go to the [Scaleway console](https://account.scaleway.com/).
    <Tabs>
      <TabsTab label="Log in with SSO">
      1. Click the **Google**, **Microsoft**, or **GitHub** logo for the account you want to use.
      2. Complete the login on the respective SSO page.
      3. If multifactor authentication (MFA) is enabled, enter the authentication code when prompted.
      </TabsTab>
      <TabsTab label="Authentication code">
      Instead of a password, you can log in with a one-time code sent to your email address. The code can only be used once and expires after 10 minutes.

      1. Enter your email address and click **Send authentication code**.
        A code will be sent to your email inbox.
      2. Open the email with the subject **Use the authentication code to access your account** in your inbox.
      3. Copy the code and enter it in the Scaleway console.
          <Lightbox image={image} alt="" />

      You will be authenticated and redirected to the console.

      <Message type="note">
        If you log out from the console and want to log in again without your password, you will need to request a new code by repeating the steps above.
      </Message>
    </TabsTab>
      <TabsTab label="Password">
      1. Click **Log in with password**.
      2. Enter your email address and password, then click **Log in**.
      3. If multifactor authentication (MFA) is activated, enter the authentication code when prompted.
      </TabsTab>
    </Tabs>

## Log in as an IAM Member

Adding you as an [IAM Member](/iam/concepts#member) to an Organization automatically creates a Scaleway account for you. An Organization administrator must provide you with a username, email address, and Organization ID (or a direct login link) for you to log in.

1. Go to the [Scaleway console](https://account.scaleway.com/).
2. Click [Log in as an IAM Member](https://account.scaleway.com/member-login).
3. Enter the Organization ID or alias, then click **Continue**.
    <Message type="important">
      If your Organization admin provided a [link to connect directly](/organizations-and-projects/how-to/set-organization-alias) to your Organization, you can disregard step 3.
    </Message>
4. Enter your username.
5. Select an authentication method: **Log in with SSO**, **Send code**, or **Enter password**.
    <Tabs>
      <TabsTab label="Log in with SSO">
      Scaleway supports Single Sign-On (SSO) for a streamlined login experience. By default, you can use your Google or GitHub account, provided the email address linked to your Scaleway account matches the one on your Google or GitHub account.

      <Message type="important">
        - If your Organization has [set up login via SAML](/iam/how-to/set-up-identity-federation), you must authenticate through your company's configured Identity Provider to log in with SSO.
      </Message>

      1. Click **Sign in with SSO** (for SAML), or click the **Google** or **GitHub** logo (for OAuth2).
      2. Complete the login steps in the Identity Provider you are redirected to.
      3. If multifactor authentication (MFA) is enabled, enter the authentication code when prompted.
      </TabsTab>
      <TabsTab label="Authentication code">
      1. Click **Send code** to receive a login code in your email.
      2. Enter the code you received by email.
          <Message type="tip">
            If you did not receive the email, try the following steps in order:
              1. Check your spam folder.
              2. Click **Resend email**.
              3. Contact an Organization administrator to confirm your information was correctly registered.
              4. If the issue persists, ask an administrator to [contact support](/account/how-to/open-a-support-ticket/#writing-an-effective-subject-and-description)
          </Message>
      3. Click **Continue**.
      4. If multifactor authentication (MFA) is activated, enter the authentication code when prompted.
      </TabsTab>
      <TabsTab label="Password">
      1. Click **Enter password**.
      2. Enter your password, then click **Continue**.
      3. If multifactor authentication (MFA) is activated, enter the authentication code when prompted.
      </TabsTab>
    </Tabs>

## Log in with MFA

If [Multifactor Authentication (MFA)](/account/how-to/use-2fa) is enabled on your account, you will be prompted for an additional verification step after you enter you credentials.

Two methods are supported:
    - **One-time password (TOTP)** - a unique, time-based validation code generated by an authenticator app
    - **Passkey** - a passwordless authentication method that removes the need to create, manage, or remember passwords.

Once your primary login credentials are validated, you will be redirected to the Multifactor Authentication screen. If both MFA methods are enabled on your account, the **passkey** screen displays by default.

<Tabs>
  <TabsTab label="Log in with a passkey">
      <Message type="note">
        Passkey authentication is currently only available for IAM Owners.
      </Message>
  1. Click **Use passkey**. Your password manager opens.
  2. Follow the steps in your password manager to complete verification.

  Once the passkey is validated, you are redirected to the Organization dashboard.
  </TabsTab>
  <TabsTab label="Log in with TOTP">
  1. Click **Switch to authenticator app**.
  2. Enter a valid TOTP token or backup key.
      <Message type="note">
        This is the token provided in your TOTP app.
      </Message>
  2. Click **Log in**.

  Once the code is validated, you are redirected to the Organization dashboard.
  </TabsTab>
</Tabs>

## Troubleshoot login issues

If you have problems logging in to the console, refer to the [dedicated troubleshooting page](/account/troubleshooting/cannot-log-into-my-account/).