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Login Issues: Troubleshooting Account Access

This article covers common login issues for Scout and Leader accounts, including forgotten credentials, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) problems, and suspended accounts.

Written by Rachelle C

Scout vs. Leader Login

Understanding where to log in can resolve many issues immediately:

  • Scouts & Parents: Scouts/Parents will login to the Trail’s End App® ✅

  • Leaders:

    • Leaders can only log in to the Trail’s End Leader Portal® ✅

    • Trail’s End App® ❌ (App is for Scouts only)

🔗 Portal login page: https://login.trails-end.com/


I Forgot My Username or Password

To securely recover your account, click Forgot your username or password? on the login screen.

Tips

  • The email address or phone number used to reset your password must match the information on the account.

  • Unit Leaders can look up Scout usernames by click on the Scout record in their Scout list. The username is in the upper left under their name.

Still Need Help?

Start a chat with our team and include:

  • Account username (if known)

  • Name on the account

  • Council, district, and unit

  • Description of the issue or error message


Trouble Logging In (Scouts & Leaders)

Try the steps below in order. Many login issues are resolved by one of these actions.

Step 1: Confirm Account Credentials

  • Reset your password using Forgot password.

  • Confirm your username using Forgot username.

  • Make sure the email or phone number used matches the account.

If you are not receiving an MFA code, see Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Code Not Received below.


Step 2: Check Where You Are Logging In

For Scouts:

  • Log in to the Trail’s End App®

For Leaders:


Step 3: Refresh the App or Connection

Scouts (App-related):

  • Close the app completely and reopen it.

  • Log out of all Scout accounts and log back in one at a time.

  • Delete and reinstall the app.

  • Restart your device.

Leaders (Browser-related):

  • Make sure Caps Lock is not on.

  • Type your password manually (do not rely on saved passwords).

  • Try a different browser.

  • Clear your browser cache.

  • Try a different device.

  • Restart your device.


Step 4: Check Your Network or Device Settings

  • Disable VPN and try again.

  • If using shared Wi-Fi, try cellular data (or vice versa).

  • Install any pending device updates.

  • If on Wi-Fi on a phone, try turning Wi-Fi off; if not on Wi-Fi, try turning it on.


If the Issue Continues

Start a chat with our team and include:

  • Username

  • Council, district, and unit (include previous unit if recently changed)

  • Any error messages received

  • Details of your login attempts

  • Which troubleshooting steps you tried and the results


Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Code Not Received

If you did not receive your MFA code, start a chat with our team and include:

  • Account username

  • Whether you attempted to receive the code by text or email

  • The phone number and/or email address you expected the code to be sent to

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