If signing in to the HP Smart app for macOS fails, force quit the internet browser, change the default browser to Safari,
or use a built-in macOS print driver as a workaround.
Procedure
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Make sure the computer is connected to the internet and the default browser is up to date.
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Click the Apple icon
, and then click Force Quit.
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Select the name of your browser, such as Safari or Chrome, and then click Force Quit.
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Click Force Quit again to confirm.
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Close then reopen the HP Smart app.
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Sign in or create an HP Smart account.
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If you can sign in, you are done.
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If you cannot sign in, close the HP Smart app, and then continue with these steps.
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Click the Spotlight icon
, and then search for and open System Settings or System Preferences.
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Under Desktop and Dock or General settings, select Safari.app from the Default web browser drop-down menu.
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Open the HP Smart app, and then sign in or create an account.
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If you can sign in, you are done troubleshooting. Change the default web browser back to your preferred settings.
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If you cannot sign in, restart the computer. Open the HP Smart app, and then sign in or create an account.
What to do next
If the issue persists, use Apple's built-in print drivers as a workaround. Go to HP printer setup (Mac built-in driver) for more information.