Create Church Account + First Sign-In
Quick Start
Go to the signup page and enter your church name, email, and password
Open the verification email and click the link to confirm
Open the Tally app, enter your email and password, and click Sign In
Check that your church name appears in the app
Who This Is For
Church admins creating their first Tally account and signing into the desktop app.
What You Will Accomplish
Register a new church account
Verify your admin email address
Complete your first successful app sign-in
Prerequisites
Step-by-Step Setup
Go to the account signup page in your web browser.
Fill in your church name, admin email, and a strong password.
Security tip: Save your login details in a password manager. Don't share them over email or chat.
Click Create Account to register.
Open the verification email and click the link inside.
Note: Check your spam or junk folder if the email doesn't arrive within a few minutes.
Open the Tally desktop app on your Mac.
Enter your email and password, then click Sign In.
Make sure your church name appears correctly in the app.
Validation Checklist
Common Issues and Fixes
| Symptom | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| "Invalid email or password" | Typo in email or password | Double-check your email spelling and password |
| "Email not verified" | You haven't clicked the verification link | Open the verification email and click the link, then try again |
| Sign-in fails after creating account | Wrong server address | Confirm the app is pointed at the correct server address |
| You keep getting signed out | Clock on your computer is wrong | Check that your computer's date and time are correct |
Rollback / Fallback
Reset your password from the login page.
Re-send the verification email if the link expired.
Try signing in again with the correct server address.