If you are unable to access Handshake with your employer user account, follow the steps in this article to help you get signed in!
"Access" can have different meanings depending on the context each individual has. The steps below are outlined beginning with the most basic access requirements and building from there.
If you're unsure what the exact issue is, review these in order for best results!
1. When logging in, if the message "Hmmm... Looks like there is no account on file for EMAIL" appears, make sure you're using the same email you signed up with.
If you're getting this message and you know you created an account previously, it's possible the account is tied to a different email.
This can happen if you have more than one work email address or use email aliases. Even for aliases used for one account, they are recognised as independent email addresses in Handshake. We recommend trying to sign in again with a different email address.
If there are no other email addresses you could have used, it's possible the address may have been misspelled. When you're signed in, on the right of the page, check the email address listed and confirm it's spelled correctly.
You can either choose to create a new account with the desired email address, or for further investigation, contact our Support Team.
Also, ensure you are logging in to the correct platform - Handshake has two platforms (one based in the US, one based in the UK) which are separate entities. To log in to the UK Handshake platform, go to https://app.joinhandshake.co.uk/login (you may wish to bookmark this page).
2. When logging in, if the message "You entered an invalid password." appears, the password entered was incorrect.
You can either try again with a different password or reset your password.
The option to reset is immediately below the password text box, displayed as blue linked text Forgot your password?
Click the link to proceed - you'll need to enter your email address once again, then click Reset Password. Each step with screenshots is available in Reset Password for an Employer Account.
3. If you can log in, but you're stuck on a screen that says "Great! You've signed up", you'll need to confirm your email address.
Email verification links are usually sent immediately but may take up to 10 minutes. Once generated, the link is valid for 12 hours - if more than 12 hours have passed, you'll need to resend the email to generate a new link.
If the confirmation email isn't showing up for you, we recommend to take the steps below:
- Check your spam and junk mail. Since this is an automated email, some providers may filter the message from your inbox. If you're using a common mail client you can find instructions below.
- Keyword search all mailboxes using "Email Confirmation" (the email's subject line). This can better surface the email if it's been filtered to an unexpected location.
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Add Handshake to your address book with the following contact email: "handshake@m.joinhandshake.com". After adding this contact, resend the confirmation email from Handshake (Step 3 on the thanks for signing up page).
- This will help ensure delivery of future emails, and is important for keeping you up to date in your professional life.
- Contact your institution's IT department and ask if they know of any reasons emails from Handshake would be denied.
After taking each of the steps above, submit a ticket to Handshake Support. We'll work with you to get the email delivered.
Best Practice: when submitting a ticket, include a summary of the steps you've taken so far! This will save time and result in a more efficient interaction!
4. You're logged in and your email is confirmed, but you're being prompted (again) to Join Company.
After confirming your email, you'll be able to join an existing company or create a new company profile if needed. If you've already requested to join a company, but this page is still displaying, this indicates the connection request was not submitted successfully.
In order to submit the request to your company profile's Owner, you'll have to click Request on the company tile, then click the blue button Next: Connect with Institutions, in the upper-right corner of the page. The join request is submitted for review after clicking "Next".
On the next page, choose if you'd like to connect with any institutions, then click Next: Finish to complete onboarding. You can always request institutions later if preferred!
5. When you sign in, your current status is "Pending approval at COMPANY NAME".
This message indicates you've successfully requested to connect with the company, and once approved, you'll be able to use Handshake normally. Learn more about how to expedite approval in Pending Approval to Join Company.
6. If you login and encounter a message that reads "Verification Required", you'll need to contact our Support Team.
More information is needed from you in order to proceed, and our Support Team is ready to address this with you! Learn more about the background behind this message in Safety: Verification Required for Employer.
If you've completed all 6 steps and are still unable to access your account, or if you have scenario that wasn't outlined here, please submit a ticket to our Support Team.
- Use the "Get Help" icon in the lower-right corner of the Help Centre to start the submission, then enter a summary of the issue.
- Once you're in our chatbot experience, just scroll down to the bottom and select the relevant options to continue (no, this didn't help then Contact Support).
Additional Resources
- Canceling a Request to Join the Wrong Company: if you are pending approval and realise you've selected the wrong company profile
- Leaving a Company in Handshake: if you've connected automatically with the wrong company branch
- Employer Roles & Admin Tools: if you created a new company profile, you're automatically set as that company's Owner. This article contains more information on managing your company profile and teammates.
- Employer Account User Settings: for more information on managing your account
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