Connection modes
The connection mode decides where your tools run and which account you use. Change the mode in Settings → Connection Mode (select the account row at the bottom of the left sidebar to open Settings).
| Mode | Sign-in | Where tools run |
|---|---|---|
| Local Only | None | On your computer. Tools that need a server are blocked. |
| Stirling Cloud | Your Stirling account | On your computer when possible, otherwise in Stirling Cloud. |
| Self-Hosted | An account on your organisation's server | On that server. |
See Where your tools run for details.
Local Only#
You get this mode if you select Continue without signing in on first launch, or log out.
Sign in to Stirling Cloud#
- Go to Settings → Connection Mode and select Sign In.
- On Sign in to Stirling, choose Google or GitHub (finish in your browser), or enter your email and password under Or continue with email and select Login.
Once signed in, Settings also shows Workspace and Team. See Account and sign-in.
Connect to a self-hosted server#
You need the server's address and an account on it. The server must have login turned on, otherwise the app shows Login Not Enabled (Sign-in and security).
- Go to Settings → Connection Mode and select Sign In.
- Select or connect to a self-hosted account.
- In Server URL, enter the full address, including the port if there is one, for example
https://pdf.example.comorhttp://192.168.1.53:8080. - Select Continue.
- On Sign in to Server, enter your username and password, or use single sign-on.
On macOS, allow the Local Network prompt the first time you connect to a server on your network.
Switch modes or sign out#
Select Log Out in Settings → Connection Mode to return to Local Only. To move between Stirling Cloud and a server, log out, then sign in with the other option.
