Why was I sent to sign up before checkout?
Last updated: 7/9/2026
Checkout requires a signed-in user. Guests are redirected to /signup with returnUrl back to checkout.
Auth gate
Unauthenticated /checkout access redirects to signup preserving plan, interval, currency params in returnUrl.
Complete flow
Pricing >>> Checkout >>> Sign up >>> return to checkout
Prerequisites: Not signed in.
Step 1. Redirect
Hit /checkout while logged out.
Sent to /signup?returnUrl=... encoded checkout URL.
Step 2. Return
After sign-up, returnUrl brings you back to checkout to pay.
Key points to consider
Same pattern for /checkout/coins coin pack purchases.
Mistakes to avoid
Signing up with different email than you intend to pay with — use consistent account.
Sign up first when prompted; returnUrl brings you back to checkout automatically.
Tags
sign up
checkout
returnUrl
billing