How do you finish a login for an AI agent from your phone?
When an AI agent such as GROX reaches a password, one-time code or payment screen, it stops and lets you finish the login securely from your phone. This is done by sending a short-lived link that opens only that sensitive screen, with features to help you enter information, and hands the task back to the agent once you are done.
Why should an AI agent stop at a password, a one-time code or a payment page?
AI agents automate many tasks, but sensitive information—like passwords, one-time codes or payment details—should not pass through the agent’s memory or chat. Stopping at these screens helps ensure your credentials and payment details are kept private and only entered by you.
Allowing the agent to continue past these points without your involvement could expose your accounts or funds to risk. By pausing for your action, the agent maintains separation between automation and sensitive user input, reducing the chance of accidental exposure or misuse.
| System | Agent stops at sensitive page? | User completes on phone? |
|---|---|---|
| GROX | Yes | Yes, via secure link |
| Browser autofill | No | No (fills automatically) |
| Password manager | No | No (fills automatically) |
| Some scripted bots | Sometimes | Rarely |
- Sensitive screen
- A page where passwords, one-time codes or payments are entered
- Agent stop
- The agent pauses and does not proceed until you act
- User handoff
- You take over the process to enter sensitive data
- Security separation
- Ensuring sensitive details never reach the agent's memory
- Protects your passwords and payment info
- Prevents AI from seeing or storing codes
- Lets you stay in control of critical actions
How does GROX let you finish a login from your phone?
When the agent's computer reaches a password, one-time code or payment page, it stops and can send your phone a link. This link is valid for fifteen minutes and opens only that particular screen, so you can enter details securely.
The phone view includes a special key bar to help with keys that your phone keyboard may not have. When you tap 'Done', the work returns to the agent's computer, and it continues the task from where you left off. The link does not act as a sign-in to your account; it is strictly limited to that session and page.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Agent stops | Agent pauses at sensitive screen |
| 2. Link sent | You receive a special link on your phone |
| 3. Enter info | You fill in password or code securely |
| 4. Done | You hand control back to the agent |
- Fifteen-minute link
- A temporary link valid only for a short time
- Key bar
- Extra keys for easier entry on your phone
- Session isolation
- The link opens only the relevant screen, not your account
- Hand back
- Pressing 'Done' returns the task to the agent's computer
- The agent never sees your password or code
- You control when and how the login is finished
- Session is isolated from your main account
What are the trade-offs of this approach compared to other tools?
Letting the user finish sensitive steps adds a minor pause but offers stronger privacy and security. Some tools fill passwords or codes automatically, which is faster but can expose data to the tool or agent running the process. The method used here is slower but ensures credentials are never handled by the AI.
This approach is best for situations where privacy is critical, but may feel less convenient if you have many routine logins. Users who value speed above all may prefer browser or password manager autofill, but this is designed for tasks where sensitive information should remain private.
| Method | Speed | Security | Agent sees credentials? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent handoff | Moderate | High | No |
| Browser autofill | Fast | Medium | Potentially |
| Password manager | Fast | Medium | Potentially |
| Scripted bot | Varies | Low | Often |
- Convenience
- How quickly and simply you can complete logins
- Control
- How much authority you have over the process
- Exposure risk
- Chance that credentials are seen by the agent
- Session limit
- Whether access is restricted to just the necessary screen
- This approach prioritises privacy over speed
- Autofill tools may expose credentials to scripts or agents
- Manual handoff prevents accidental data leaks
How can you tell when GROX is ready for you to finish a login or payment?
The agent's computer displays a clear pause when it reaches a password, one-time code or payment page. If you are not in GROX at that moment, it sends a link to your phone, and nothing proceeds until you take action. The session is isolated, and the link expires after fifteen minutes.
You always see a visual indicator that the agent is waiting for your input, and instructions are provided for completing the step securely. Once you finish and press 'Done' on your phone, the agent resumes the task from where you left off.
| Event | What you see |
|---|---|
| Password page reached | Agent stops and prompts for phone link |
| Link sent | Notification arrives on your phone |
| Session active | Screen shows input field and key bar |
| Done pressed | Work resumes in the agent |
- Pause indicator
- Clear notice that the agent is waiting
- Short-lived access
- Link works only for fifteen minutes
- No chat exposure
- Credentials never shown in the chat
- Resumption
- Agent continues after your action
- The interface guides you step by step
- You are always in control of when and how login is completed
- Sensitive steps are never automated without your consent
Common questions
How does GROX handle password and code entry during logins?
When GROX's computer reaches a password, one-time code or payment page, it stops and offers to send your phone a fifteen-minute link that opens only that screen. You enter the details securely from your phone, and GROX never sees your password or code. Once you press 'Done', GROX resumes the task.
Is the link sent to my phone a sign-in to my account?
No, the link opens only the specific screen for that session, not your overall account. The session is limited and expires after fifteen minutes, so your credentials remain private.
What if my phone keyboard lacks certain keys for login pages?
The phone link includes a key bar with extra keys that may not be available on your phone keyboard, making it easier to enter passwords, codes or payment details.
What happens after I finish entering details on my phone?
After you enter the required information and tap 'Done', control returns to the agent's computer. The task resumes from the point where it paused, without the agent ever accessing your sensitive data.
See the full documentation for secure logins and handoffs in the GROX Help Centre.