Google Login¶

Allow customers to login to your BigCommerce store using their Google/Gmail accounts.

Overview¶

Google Login provides a fast and secure way for customers to access your store without creating and remembering passwords. Since most people have Gmail accounts, this is often the most popular login option.

Google Login Demo

Benefits¶

For Customers¶

Convenient: No need to remember complex passwords
Fast: Login with just 2 clicks
Secure: Protected by Google's security system
Accurate: Profile information synced from Google

For Your Store¶

Higher conversion: Reduce checkout friction
Less cart abandonment: No account creation required
Better data quality: Accurate customer information
Mobile optimized: Works great on mobile devices

Setup¶

Go to Papa Social Login dashboard
Find "Google Login" in the Social Providers section
Toggle the switch to ON
Click "Save Changes"

Enable Google Login

Google Login is ready to use immediately - no additional configuration needed!

Testing¶

Open your website in an incognito/private browser window
Go to your login page (yourstore.com/login.php)
You should see the "Sign in with Google" button
Click the button and login with a Google account
Verify you're redirected back and logged into your store

Google Login Test

Common Issues¶

Check that Google Login is enabled in the dashboard
Verify the script is properly installed
Clear your browser cache

Ensure your store uses HTTPS (required for OAuth)
Check that popups are not blocked in your browser
Try a different browser or incognito mode

Customer Account Issues¶

New customers are automatically created in BigCommerce
Existing customers with the same email are automatically linked
Customer information is synced from their Google profile

Support¶

Need help with Google Login setup?

Email: support@papathemes.com
Live Chat: Available in dashboard
Documentation: Complete setup guide

Pro Tip

Google Login typically has the highest adoption rate among social login options, often accounting for 60-70% of social logins.