Sign-in & your data
Sign in
to Tether
Tether uses your GitHub, Microsoft or Google account to know who you are. This page explains what happens when you sign in, what Tether asks for and what it keeps.
What happens when you sign in
- In VS Code, open the Tether sidebar, select Sign In and choose GitHub, Microsoft or Google.
- Complete sign-in on your provider's page in the browser.
- The provider sends you back to Tether's server at
api.splayspace.com, which returns you to VS Code. - The first time, you choose a Tether username. Teammates use it to invite you.
What Tether asks your provider for
Tether only requests access to your identity and profile information.
| Provider | Permissions requested | What they allow |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub | read:user, user:email | Read your profile and email addresses. |
| Microsoft | openid, profile, email | Confirm your identity and read your name and email. |
openid, email, profile | Confirm your identity and read your name, email and profile picture. |
Tether uses the provider's token only during sign-in, to read who you are. It does not save the provider's tokens and does not use them afterwards. It does not request offline access to your account.
What Tether stores
- The account ID your provider gives Tether, so you're recognised next time.
- Your email address and, for GitHub, your GitHub username.
- Your display name, your profile picture URL if your provider supplies one, and your chosen Tether username.
- Your projects' files, comments and memberships, so your team can work on them.
Before you share files
Tether is a student project (DECO3801 at The University of Queensland). Avoid sharing projects that contain secrets, such as passwords, API keys or private data.
Need help? Read the support guide.