Using Safari results in an immediate login failure when trying to sign in with Google

[sagelga]

When attempting to sign in to MonkeyType using Google on Safari, the sign-in process is disrupted by Safari’s default settings, which automatically disable any popup windows. This prevents me from completing the sign-in process.

The current workaround involves manually enabling pop-up windows for the MonkeyType website. However, it would be more user-friendly to have a sign-in process that does not require manual intervention to enable pop-ups.

So I am suggesting that MonkeyType should implement a sign-in process that bypasses the need for pop-up windows.

[Miodec]

Unfortunately Firebase Auth doesn't have a way (as far as i know) to authenticate with google without a popup.

[Whydidthechickencrosstheroad]

Try making it open a new tab @Miodec instead

[sagelga]

Try making it open a new tab @Miodec instead

Seems like a reasonable workaround! But I am not so sure how other big companies differ from the Sign-in with Google and can get away with this Safari limitation.

[sagelga]

@Miodec please take this question as a feature request. This little change will going to speed up login process for all Safari users.

[Miodec]

Ill update the error message to mention the user has to allow the popup.