Sign in and accounts
Short answer: Click Sign in at the top right, then choose Continue with Google or type your email and password. To make a new account, click Sign up free. Accounts are free. You need one for plugins and Community posts, not for drawing.
Create a free account#
- Click Sign up free at the top right of the editor.
- Click Sign up with Google, or fill in the form.
- For email sign up, type your Email and a Password of at least 6 characters.
- Pick your Designation, such as Student, Researcher or Educator. Institute name is optional.
- Click Create account.
- Open the link in the email MolDraw sends you. Then sign in.
Use a personal email you will keep, such as Gmail. A school email may stop working when you leave.
If you sign up with Google, MolDraw asks for your designation once. Click Save and continue.
Sign in#
- Click Sign in at the top right.
- Click Continue with Google, or type your email and password and click Sign in.
In the Educational layout, Sign in is at the right of the top row. On a phone, open the ⋮ menu. See Phone and tablet.
What needs an account#
| Feature | Without an account | With an account |
|---|---|---|
| Draw, edit, analyze and export | Yes | Yes |
| My designs and autosave in this browser | Yes | Yes |
| Search PubChem, 3D viewer | Yes | Yes |
| AI assistant with your own API key | Yes | Yes |
| Install plugins | No | Yes |
| Post, reply, vote and upload images in Community | Read only | Yes |
| Dashboard and profile | No | Yes |
The account menu#
After you sign in, your avatar shows at the top right. Click it to open the account menu:
- Edit profile & avatar, My designs, Dashboard, Account settings and Community.
- Theme and Language controls.
- Settings, Keyboard shortcuts and What's new.
- Sign out.
Sign out#
Click your avatar, then Sign out. On a phone, open the ⋮ menu and tap Sign out next to your name. Your drawings stay in this browser after you sign out.
Forgot your password#
- Click Sign in, then the Forgot password link under the password field.
- Type your email and click Send reset link.
- Open the link in the email and choose a new password.
You can also click Reset password in the Dashboard, Profile tab.
Delete your account#
Open Dashboard, Profile. Under Danger zone, click Delete account. Type your email and the word DELETE, then click Delete my account. This removes your sign in, profile, community posts and feature requests. It cannot be undone. Drawings in your browser are not touched.
Common problems#
| Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|
| No verification email | Wait a minute, then check spam or promotions. Click Resend verification email. |
| Google sign in in the desktop app opens a browser | This is normal. Finish in the browser and MolDraw returns signed in. See Desktop app. |
| Plugins show a Sign in button | Sign in, then open Settings, Plugins again. |
Questions and answers
Is a MolDraw account free?
Yes. Accounts are free. MolDraw stays free to use without an account too.
Can I sign in to MolDraw with Google?
Yes. Click Sign in, then Continue with Google. MolDraw gets your name and email, not your Gmail or Drive.
How do I delete my MolDraw account?
Open Dashboard, Profile, then Delete account under Danger zone. Type your email and DELETE to confirm.
What happens to my drawings when I sign out?
They stay in this browser. Signing out only ends your session for plugins and Community.
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