Writely To Open To All Google Accounts
A Writely help page indicates that signing in to Writely will soon be switched over to Google Accounts, opening up the service to anyone who has signed up for Gmail.
If anyone with a Google Account can sign in to Writely, does this mean I can sign in with my Gmail account? (Coming Soon)
Yes. Although not all Google Accounts are Gmail Accounts, all Gmail Accounts are Google Accounts, so your Gmail password and email address will work to access Writely.
I would not be surprised if Google integrates this into the Gmail services bar (the one that currently links users to Calendar, Photos and Spreadsheets).
Jason blogged that Writely sent out an email to its users letting them know of the coming change. The email read, according to ReviewSaurus:
Dear [user],
In a few days, we will update your Writely account to use your [user]@gmail.com Google Account registration settings.
This means you’ll need to use your Google Account password when signing in, not your Writely password (if they’re different).
If you’ve forgotten your Google Account password, just go to https://www.google.com/accounts/ForgotPasswd
Thanks!
Google Writely Team
