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Cursor Login — How to Access Your Account, Manage Subscriptions, and Configure Settings

Your Cursor account is the central hub for managing your subscription, monitoring credit usage, configuring AI model preferences, and — for team administrators — controlling security policies across your organization. This guide walks through the sign-in process, available authentication methods, account management features, and team administration tools.

Cursor supports multiple authentication methods including email and password, GitHub OAuth, Google OAuth, and SAML-based SSO for Teams and Enterprise organizations. All methods link to the same account and activate AI features based on your plan tier — from the free Hobby plan to Enterprise with dedicated infrastructure.

Cursor Account Access — Quick Guide

  • Sign in via the account icon in Cursor or Command Palette > "Cursor: Sign In"
  • Authentication methods: email/password, GitHub OAuth, Google OAuth, SAML SSO (Teams/Enterprise)
  • Manage subscription, credits, and billing in Settings > Subscription
  • Teams admins control seats, Privacy Mode enforcement, model restrictions, and SSO from the admin dashboard
  • Password reset available via "Forgot Password" on the sign-in screen — link expires after 24 hours
  • Account works across macOS, Windows, and Linux — sign in on any device with the same credentials

Step-by-Step: How to Sign In to Cursor

Follow these steps to access your Cursor account and activate AI features on your plan.

Step 1: Open Cursor and Start Sign In

Launch the Cursor application on your computer. If this is your first time, download Cursor from the download page for macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon), Windows (x64 or ARM), or Linux (AppImage, .deb). Run the installer and optionally import your VS Code settings during the setup wizard.

To begin the sign-in process, click the account icon in the bottom-left corner of the editor window. Alternatively, open the Command Palette with Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) and type "Cursor: Sign In". Both methods open the authentication panel.

Step 2: Choose Your Authentication Method

Cursor presents three standard authentication options: email and password, GitHub OAuth, and Google OAuth. Click the method you used when creating your account. If your organization has configured SSO (available on Teams and Enterprise plans), a fourth option appears showing your organization's SAML identity provider — Okta, Azure AD, OneLogin, or another provider configured by your team administrator.

Step 3: Complete Authentication

For email and password sign-in, enter your registered email address and password directly in the Cursor authentication panel. For GitHub or Google OAuth, a browser window opens and redirects you to the provider's authentication page. Sign in with your GitHub or Google credentials, authorize the Cursor application if prompted, and the browser redirects back to Cursor automatically.

For SSO, you are redirected to your organization's identity provider login page. Complete authentication according to your organization's policies (which may include multi-factor authentication). After successful sign-in, the identity provider redirects back to Cursor and your team account is activated.

Step 4: Verify and Configure

After signing in, the account icon in the bottom-left corner displays your plan tier. Open Settings > Subscription to view your current plan (Hobby, Pro, Pro+, Ultra, or Teams), remaining monthly credits, next billing date, and usage statistics for Tab completions, Composer edits, and agent mode sessions. Your AI features are now active and configured according to your plan tier.

Login Methods Comparison

Each authentication method connects to the same Cursor account. Choose based on convenience and organizational requirements.

Login MethodAvailabilityMFA SupportBest For
Email & PasswordAll plansVia authenticator appUsers who prefer direct credentials without third-party OAuth
GitHub OAuthAll plansVia GitHub MFA settingsDevelopers who already use GitHub and want one-click sign-in
Google OAuthAll plansVia Google MFA settingsUsers with Google Workspace or personal Google accounts
SAML SSO (Okta)Teams & EnterpriseVia Okta MFA policiesOrganizations using Okta for centralized identity management
SAML SSO (Azure AD)Teams & EnterpriseVia Azure AD Conditional AccessOrganizations in the Microsoft ecosystem with Azure AD
SAML SSO (OneLogin)Teams & EnterpriseVia OneLogin MFA policiesOrganizations using OneLogin for single sign-on across tools
SAML SSO (Custom)EnterpriseVia provider MFAOrganizations with custom or less common SAML identity providers

Account Management After Sign In

Everything you can configure from your Cursor account dashboard.

Subscription Management

View your current plan, upgrade or downgrade between Hobby, Pro, Pro+, and Ultra, switch between monthly and annual billing, update payment methods, and cancel your subscription. Upgrades take effect immediately with prorated billing. Downgrades take effect at the next billing cycle. Your credit pool resets on each billing date and does not roll over to the next month.

Credit Monitoring

The Subscription panel shows your remaining monthly credits, total credits used, and a breakdown by feature (Tab completions, Composer, agent mode, chat). Auto mode queries are unlimited and do not consume credits. Manually selected premium models like Claude Opus or GPT-5.4 draw from your pool at model-specific rates published in the Cursor documentation.

AI Preferences

Configure your default AI model for each feature. Set Tab completions to use a specific model or leave on Auto. Choose the default model for Composer and agent mode. Enable or disable specific models if you have preferences based on quality, speed, or credit cost. These preferences sync across all devices where you sign in with the same account.

Team Administration

For Teams and Enterprise administrators — manage seats, security, and organizational policies.

Seat and Member Management

Teams administrators invite new members by email address. Each invitation consumes one seat from the team's allocation. Members sign in with their individual credentials (email, OAuth, or SSO) and their account is linked to the team organization. Administrators can remove members to free seats, transfer ownership of the team admin role, and view each member's usage statistics including credit consumption and feature activity.

When a member is removed from the team, their account reverts to the individual plan they had before joining (typically Hobby). Their local projects, settings, and Cursor Rules are unaffected — only the team-level features (shared rules, enforced policies, team billing) are removed from their account.

Security Policy Enforcement

Administrators enforce security policies that apply to every team member's Cursor installation. Available controls include: enforcing Privacy Mode (preventing members from disabling it), restricting which AI models are available (blocking models that do not meet compliance requirements), requiring SSO authentication (disabling email and OAuth sign-in for the team), setting session timeout durations, and reviewing AI usage audit logs.

These policies are applied server-side when each team member signs in. A member cannot override team-enforced settings locally. Policy changes propagate to all active sessions within minutes. Enterprise customers can additionally integrate audit logs with SIEM systems and configure custom data processing agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cursor Login

Answers to common questions about signing in, account management, and team administration.

How do I sign in to Cursor?

Click the account icon in the bottom-left corner of Cursor, or open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and type "Cursor: Sign In". Choose email/password, GitHub OAuth, Google OAuth, or SAML SSO (Teams/Enterprise). After authentication, your plan tier and AI features activate automatically.

What sign-in methods does Cursor support?

Email and password, GitHub OAuth, Google OAuth, and SAML SSO (for Teams and Enterprise with providers like Okta, Azure AD, or OneLogin). All methods link to the same account. MFA is supported through the respective provider's settings.

How do I manage my subscription after signing in?

Go to Settings > Subscription. View your plan, credits, and billing date. Upgrade, downgrade, switch billing frequency, update payment, or cancel. Upgrades apply immediately (prorated). Downgrades apply at the next billing cycle. Credits reset monthly, no rollover.

How do I reset my Cursor password?

Click "Forgot Password" on the sign-in screen. Enter your registered email. A reset link arrives within minutes and expires after 24 hours. If you use GitHub or Google OAuth, you do not have a Cursor password — use the OAuth button instead. For account access issues, visit the help centre.

How do Teams administrators manage team accounts?

Admins access the team dashboard after sign-in. Invite/remove members, assign seats, enforce Privacy Mode, restrict models, configure SSO, review audit logs, and manage billing. Each member signs in individually; their account links to the team. Removed members revert to their individual plan.