You have a Robinhood brokerage account and you want to sign in to check your portfolio, place a trade or move money in and out. Robinhood gives you a couple of secure ways to reach your account: the Robinhood app on iOS and Android, and the Robinhood.com website from any browser. Both connect to the same account and support biometric options such as Face ID and fingerprint login. This guide walks you through every step to log in safely, recover a forgotten username or password, turn on two-factor authentication and get the most out of your account.
About Robinhood
Robinhood Markets is a commission-free brokerage founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company built its name on a mobile-first experience that made buying stocks, exchange-traded funds, options and cryptocurrency approachable for a new generation of investors. Robinhood now serves millions of funded accounts and has expanded into retirement accounts, a cash management card and a subscription tier called Robinhood Gold. Because the platform leads with its app, understanding how to sign in cleanly on your phone and on the web is the foundation for everything else you do with your money there.
Where to log in to your Robinhood account
There are two trusted places to sign in, and using them consistently protects you from imitation pages. On a phone or tablet you open the Robinhood app downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. On a computer you log in at the top right of Robinhood.com, where a Log In button opens the secure entry form. Both channels reach the same account, so a trade you review on the web appears immediately in the app. Whenever possible, type the address yourself or open the app directly rather than following a link from an email, because that habit blocks the most common credential-theft attempts.
How to log in on the Robinhood app
The app is the primary way most people use Robinhood. After installing it, open the app and enter the email address and password tied to your account. During setup you can enable Face ID, Touch ID or fingerprint login, which lets you open the app with a glance or a tap while keeping your written password in reserve. Robinhood also asks for a one-time verification code the first time you sign in on a new device, which confirms it is really you. Biometric data stays only on your device, so it speeds up access without exposing your credentials.
How to log in on the Robinhood website
To sign in from a browser, go to Robinhood.com and select Log In near the top right of the page. Enter your email address and password, then complete the two-factor step by typing the code Robinhood sends you. Once you are in, you land on a dashboard that shows your portfolio value, buying power and recent activity, from which you can open any holding for a closer look. The web experience mirrors the app, so anything you can do on your phone you can also do on a larger screen.
If you sign in on a shared or public computer, avoid saving your password in the browser and log out fully when you finish rather than just closing the tab. Confirm the address bar shows the genuine Robinhood domain before you type anything. These small precautions keep your session from being reused by the next person on that machine.
Forgot your username or email
Your Robinhood login is the email address on your account, so if you are unsure which one you used, think back to where your Robinhood messages arrive. If you no longer have access to that email, you will need to contact Robinhood support to update it after confirming your identity. Once you know which address is on file, save it in a password manager alongside your password so you do not have to guess each time you sign in.
Reset a forgotten password
If your password no longer works, select the forgot-password link on the login screen and enter the email on your account. Robinhood sends you a reset link, and after you confirm your identity you can create a new password. Choose something long and unique that you do not reuse anywhere else, ideally a passphrase of several unrelated words. A password manager can generate and store a strong value for you, which removes the temptation to pick something easy to guess. After a reset, sign in once on each device so the new password takes effect everywhere.
Set up two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication is the most effective single safeguard for your account, because a stolen password by itself is no longer enough to get in. Robinhood turns on a second step by default and lets you strengthen it in your security settings. You can receive codes by text message or, for stronger protection, generate them with an authenticator app. An authenticator app resists the SIM-swap tricks that can intercept text messages, so choose that method if you can. Once enabled, save your backup codes somewhere safe so you are never locked out if you change phones.
Recognizing phishing attempts
Most account takeovers begin with a convincing message rather than a technical break-in. Robinhood will never ask for your full password, your one-time code or your Social Security number through an email link or an unsolicited phone call. Be wary of any message that pressures you to act immediately, warns of a locked account or promises free shares if you log in. When in doubt, ignore the link entirely and open the app or type the address yourself. If a message looks like Robinhood but feels off, report it through the app and delete it.
Viewing your portfolio and balances
After you log in, the home screen gives you a full picture of what you own. You can see your total portfolio value, the day's change, your buying power and the performance of each holding over different time ranges. Tapping into a single position shows its price history, your average cost and any pending orders attached to it. The clean layout makes it easy to understand your overall gain or loss at a glance rather than piecing it together from separate screens.
Placing trades
Once you are signed in, placing a trade takes only a few taps. Search for the stock, exchange-traded fund or cryptocurrency you want, choose whether you are buying or selling, and pick an order type such as market or limit. A limit order lets you set the exact price you are willing to accept, which is helpful when markets move quickly. Robinhood shows you a review screen with the estimated cost before you swipe to confirm, so you always see the full picture before the order goes through. Trades placed during market hours usually execute within seconds, and you can follow their status in your history.
Robinhood also lets you buy fractional shares, so you can invest a set dollar amount in a company even when a single share costs more than you want to spend. For recurring investing you can schedule automatic purchases on a weekly or monthly cadence, which spreads your buying across different prices over time. Each of these actions still runs through the same secure login, so before you set up an automated plan it is worth confirming that your two-factor authentication is active and your linked bank account is the correct one. That way every scheduled trade draws from the account you intend and stays protected the same way a manual order would.
Deposits and transfers
Funding your account is simple once you are logged in. You can link a bank account and move money electronically, set up recurring deposits, or transfer an account in from another brokerage. Standard bank transfers typically settle within a few business days, though Robinhood often makes part of a deposit available to trade sooner. When you link a bank for the first time, Robinhood verifies it through an instant connection or small test deposits, which confirms the account is genuinely yours before any real money moves. Withdrawals go back to the same linked bank account.
Statements and tax documents
Everything you need for record keeping and tax season lives inside your account. Under the account and statements area you can open monthly statements, trade confirmations and year-end tax forms such as the consolidated 1099 that reports your dividends, sales and any crypto activity. You can view these on screen or download them as PDF files to share with your accountant. Robinhood notifies you when a new document is ready, so nothing important slips past you when you are preparing your return.
Using the app day to day
Beyond fast logins, the Robinhood app is built for everyday use. You can set price alerts on the stocks you follow, read news tied to your holdings, and place trades from anywhere. Push notifications keep you posted on order fills, deposits and unusual account activity, which doubles as an early warning if someone else tries to access your account. Turning on those alerts is one of the easiest ways to stay on top of your finances without opening the app constantly.
Trusted devices and staying signed in
When you sign in on a device and confirm it during the verification step, Robinhood remembers it so you are not challenged for a code every single time you return. This is convenient on your personal phone or home computer, but you should never treat a shared or public machine as trusted, because that would let the next person skip the security step. From your account security settings you can see the devices currently signed in and revoke any you no longer recognize or use. Reviewing that list occasionally is a fast way to confirm that only your own devices can reach your account, and it gives you a single place to cut off access the moment something looks wrong. If you lose a phone, signing it out from that list should be one of your first actions, right after changing your password.
Contacting customer service
If you cannot sign in or you notice something you do not recognize, contact Robinhood directly rather than through any number listed in a suspicious message. Support lives inside the app and on the official website, where you can request a call back and exchange secure messages. For a login problem, the safest route is to open the app and use its built-in help rather than searching for a phone number online, since scammers often plant fake support lines. Support can help you reset credentials, unlock your account and confirm whether a message you received was genuine.
Keeping your account secure over time
Good security is a habit rather than a one-time setup. Review the devices signed in to your account and remove any you no longer use, update your contact details so recovery codes reach you, and check your recent login activity now and then for anything unfamiliar. Using a unique password, keeping two-factor authentication switched on and staying alert to phishing together cover the vast majority of threats. A few minutes of maintenance each quarter is far cheaper than recovering from a compromised account.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to open and log in to a Robinhood account? Yes, opening an account and signing in cost nothing, and Robinhood charges no commission on stock and ETF trades. Why am I asked for a verification code when I already entered my password? That extra step is two-factor authentication confirming your identity on a new device, and it is a sign your account is well protected. Can I use the same login on the app and the web? Yes, one email and password work across both and your data stays in sync. What should I do if I think someone accessed my account? Change your password right away, review recent activity and contact Robinhood through the app so they can secure the account and investigate.