> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.denari.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Authentication

> How to sign in to the Denari Desktop application.

The Denari Desktop application uses Microsoft authentication, similar to the login process for the Denari web app.

## Signing in

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Continue with Microsoft">
    On the login screen, click the **Continue with Microsoft** button. This will open a Microsoft login page in your web browser.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in with Microsoft">
    Use the same username and password that you use to log in to Outlook and the Denari web app.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Return to the app">
    Once you have logged in, your browser will display a message confirming authentication was successful. You can close the tab and return to the Denari Desktop app.
  </Step>
</Steps>

After successfully logging in, you should see the **Client List** screen.

## Signing out

To log out of the app, click the **Logout** button in the upper right corner of the window.