Link Third-Party Accounts in WPS helps you connect Google or WeChat sign-in methods to your current WPS account; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | This feature does not require WPS membership |
About This Feature
Overview
Link Third-Party Accounts in WPS is an account management feature on macOS that helps with WPS login setup by letting you connect your current WPS account with third-party sign-in methods such as WeChat or Google. This helps you use a faster sign in method later and reduces repeated account entry during daily use.
Core tasks include:
- Link a third-party account: Add a new third-party sign-in method from Personal Center.
- Unlink a linked account: Remove a connected third-party sign-in method while keeping other available sign-in methods.
This feature is useful for users who want to manage sign-in methods in one place, switch between devices more easily, or use a quick account login option in WPS.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| OS | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for Mac |
| Network | A stable internet connection is required for linking, unlinking, and verification |
| Other | You need to be signed in to a WPS account and be able to receive email verification codes or complete third-party authorization |
Download & Installation
Before you use this feature, install WPS Office on your Mac and sign in to your account.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Official Download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install Check | Launch WPS Office, open the home page, and click your profile picture to confirm that Personal Center opens normally |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports linking third-party accounts from Personal Center and using linked accounts for faster sign in later. | Microsoft lets you add a Gmail address as a way to verify sign-in, but it does not let you sign in to a Microsoft account with Google credentials directly. | Google supports Sign in with Google for third-party apps and lets users review or remove linked apps. | Notion supports Continue with Google or Apple, and users can log in with those methods when the account email matches. | Adobe lets users connect Google, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, LINE, or Kakao accounts to an Adobe account and sign in with connected social accounts. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: WPS provides a direct account-management path inside the desktop client, so users can find linking settings and manage sign-in methods in one place. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft focuses more on sign-in verification with a Gmail address than on managing multiple third-party links from one in-app account center. | Compared with WPS: Google focuses on using a Google Account to access other apps, rather than managing multiple third-party sign-in methods inside one office account center. | Compared with WPS: Notion offers quick sign-in methods, but its help content focuses on login options instead of a separate linked-account management page. | Compared with WPS: Adobe supports more social account types, but account connection and management are mainly handled on the Adobe account web page. |
| Official Source | — | Link your Google account and Microsoft account | How Sign in with Google works | Log in & out | Connect a social account with your Adobe account |
Overall Conclusion
If you want to manage third-party sign-in methods directly inside WPS and complete linking or unlinking from a client-side entry point, WPS offers a more centralized path. Other products also support social sign-in or account connections, but their focus is more on sign-in verification, web-based account connection, or general login methods.
Use Cases
| # | Scenario | Target Users | Core Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare for faster sign in | Individual users who open WPS often on Mac | Signing in manually each time takes extra steps | Link WeChat or Google first, then use the linked method for faster sign in |
| 2 | Manage multiple sign-in methods | Users who use both email and third-party accounts | Sign-in methods are scattered and harder to manage | Review and maintain linked accounts in Personal Center |
| 3 | Change a sign-in method | Users who no longer use an old linked method | Keeping an old linked method makes account management less clear | Open linked account settings and unlink the old method |
| 4 | Switch across devices | Users who move between different devices for work | They want a quicker way to complete account authorization | Use a linked third-party account to complete sign in verification |
| 5 | Organize account access | Users who want to keep at least one available sign-in method | They may be unsure whether unlinking will affect future access | Confirm that email or another sign-in method is still available before unlinking |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free User | WPS Member |
|---|---|---|
| Link third-party accounts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unlink third-party accounts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Manage quick sign-in methods | ✅ | ✅ |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Use Case | Recommended Plan | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to link or unlink third-party accounts | Free | This feature itself is available without membership |
| You also need more advanced office features | WPS Member | You can use account management together with additional membership features |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page