Last updated: March 2026
Your GitKraken account provides access to all GitKraken products and services, including GitKraken Desktop, GitLens, CLI, and GitKraken.dev. Use it to manage your identity, license, and preferences from a single dashboard. Creating a GitKraken account is free. Your license tier (Community, Pro, Advanced, Business, or Enterprise) is determined by your organization’s subscription, not by the account itself.
Note that your GitKraken account is not compatible with Git Integration for Jira.
We recommend using a single GitKraken account for yourself. Avoid creating duplicate accounts or sharing your account with others.
Quick Start
- Go to gitkraken.dev and select a login method: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Google, Microsoft, email, or SSO.
- If using email, verify your address via the confirmation link sent to your inbox.
- After signing in, click your avatar in the top right to access account settings: display name, avatar, licenses, email preferences, and billing.
- To update your avatar, navigate to account settings and follow the link to Gravatar. GitKraken uses Gravatar for profile images.
- To delete your account, go to Settings > Account Settings > Delete Account. This action is GDPR-compliant and cannot be undone.
A single GitKraken account applies across all GitKraken products. Licenses are email-based and tied to one account per person. Avoid creating duplicate accounts.
Sign in or create an account
Go to gitkraken.dev and choose one of the supported login options:
| Login Method | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub | Git provider | Also used for GitHub Student Developer Pack verification |
| GitLab | Git provider | |
| Bitbucket | Git provider | |
| Azure DevOps | Git provider | |
| Identity provider | ||
| Microsoft | Identity provider | |
| Email + password | Direct | Requires email verification via confirmation link |
| SSO | Organization IdP | Available on Advanced or higher plans |
Each login method is tied to your primary email address. If you sign up with email, you’ll need to verify it via a confirmation link.
Personalize your account
Click your avatar in the top right to:
- Change your display name or avatar
- Manage your GitKraken licenses
- Configure email settings
- View your plan and billing information
GitKraken uses Gravatar to manage profile avatars. To change your avatar, select your profile image and follow the link to Gravatar. Updates may take several hours to appear.
Account settings vs. organization settings
Your GitKraken account and your GitKraken organization are managed separately:
- Account settings (name, avatar, email, login method) affect only your personal identity. Changes here do not affect other organization members.
- Organization settings (licenses, roles, SSO, teams, billing) affect all members of the organization. Only Owners, Admins, or Billing Contacts can change organization settings.
To manage your account, click your avatar in the top right. To manage your organization, select the organization from the top-left dropdown and navigate to Settings.
Delete your account
To permanently delete your account:
- Go to Settings > Account Settings
- Click Delete Account
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Confirm the deletion in the prompt
Note: If you are part of a GitKraken organization and not an admin, you’ll need an admin to remove your account before proceeding.
GitKraken is GDPR-compliant and this action cannot be undone. This action will revoke access to all GitKraken products and services linked to your account.
