<h1 data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">{FIXED} HP Smart App Login Loop &amp; Sign-In Errors</strong></h1> <p data-path-to-node="1">If you are stuck on a spinning "Uploading Account" circle or receiving a <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="73">403 Forbidden</strong> error when trying to sign into the <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="122">HP Smart App</strong> in 2026, you are likely dealing with a <strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="174">Default Browser Conflict</strong>. The HP Smart App does not have its own login window; it redirects to your device's default web browser (Chrome, Safari, or Edge) to verify your 2026 credentials. If the browser has corrupted cookies or strict security settings, the "handshake" back to the app will fail.</p> <p data-path-to-node="2">For immediate help with a server-side account reset or to bypass a 2026 "UA_403" login block, you can reach the technical desk at <strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="130">+1-855-508-8955</strong>.</p> <hr data-path-to-node="3" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-path-to-node="4" data-index-in-node="0">I. Why the 2026 Login Loop Happens</strong></h3> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Browser Redirection Failure:</strong> The app tries to open a login page, but your browser blocks the "Open HP Smart" popup, leaving the app waiting forever.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cached Session Conflict:</strong> Your browser might be logged into an old HP account that doesn't match the printer's 2026 registration.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">App-Version Mismatch:</strong> If you are using an older version of HP Smart on Windows 11 or macOS 15, the login API may be deprecated.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-path-to-node="6" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">II. Step-by-Step Login Fixes</strong></h3> <h4 data-path-to-node="8"><strong data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">1. The "Default Browser" Workaround</strong></h4> <p data-path-to-node="9">This is the most successful fix for 2026 login hangs:</p> <ol start="1" data-path-to-node="10"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Change your Default Browser:</strong> If you use Safari or Chrome, temporarily set <strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="74">Firefox</strong> or <strong data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="85">Edge</strong> as your default browser in your system settings.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Clear Cookies:</strong> Go to your browser settings and clear all history and cookies for <code data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="81">hp.com</code>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Try Again:</strong> Open the HP Smart App and click <strong data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="43">Sign In</strong>. It should now open a fresh window in the new browser, allowing you to enter your 2026 credentials and redirect back to the app.</p> </li> </ol> <h4 data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">2. Reset the App Data (Windows/Android)</strong></h4> <p data-path-to-node="12">If the app is stuck in a loop of "Usage Data" prompts:</p> <ul data-path-to-node="13"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Windows:</strong> Go to <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="15">Settings &gt; Apps &gt; HP Smart &gt; Advanced Options</strong> and click <strong data-path-to-node="13,0,0" data-index-in-node="71">Reset</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Mobile:</strong> Go to <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="14">App Info &gt; Storage</strong> and click <strong data-path-to-node="13,1,0" data-index-in-node="43">Clear Data</strong>.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="13,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Re-Login:</strong> Restart your device and try the sign-in again. If it fails, call <strong data-path-to-node="13,2,0" data-index-in-node="75">+1-855-508-8955</strong> to verify if your 2026 account has been flagged for a security reset.</p> </li> </ul> <h4 data-path-to-node="14"><strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="0">3. Bypass via "HP Scan and Capture"</strong></h4> <p data-path-to-node="15">If you only need to scan and the app won't let you in:</p> <ol start="1" data-path-to-node="16"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,0,0">Download the standalone <strong data-path-to-node="16,0,0" data-index-in-node="24">HP Scan and Capture</strong> app from the Microsoft Store or Mac App Store.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="16,1,0">This app often allows local scanning without requiring a 2026 cloud login, bypassing the account requirement entirely.</p> </li> </ol> <hr data-path-to-node="17" /> <h3 data-path-to-node="18"><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">III. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</strong></h3> <p data-path-to-node="19"><strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Why does the app say "Remember Me" but asks me to sign in every day?</strong><strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="72">A:</strong> In 2026, HP has increased security. If your IP address changes (common on mesh Wi-Fi), the app triggers a re-authentication for safety. Assigning a <strong data-path-to-node="19" data-index-in-node="223">Static IP</strong> to your device can often prevent this.</p> <p data-path-to-node="20"><strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="0">Q: I forgot my password and the "Reset" email isn't arriving.</strong><strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="62">A:</strong> Check your spam folder for "HPID Support." If it&rsquo;s not there, your 2026 account may be locked due to too many failed attempts. Call <strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="197">+1-855-508-8955</strong> to have an agent manually send a 2026 password override link.</p> <p data-path-to-node="21"><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="0">Q: Can I use the printer without an HP Account in 2026?</strong><strong data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="56">A:</strong> For "e" series printers (HP+), an account is mandatory. For older models, you can often bypass the app by installing the "Full Feature Driver" from <code data-path-to-node="21" data-index-in-node="207">123.hp.com</code> instead of using the Smart App.</p> <p data-path-to-node="22"><strong data-path-to-node="22" data-index-in-node="0">Q: I'm getting a "UA_403" or "Forbidden" error.</strong><strong data-path-to-node="22" data-index-in-node="48">A:</strong> This is almost always a cookie issue. Using a different browser for the login process usually fixes this immediately. If it doesn't, call <strong data-path-to-node="22" data-index-in-node="189">+1-855-508-8955</strong> to check for server-side outages in your region.</p>