Sourcetree for Mac (v4.2.17) - "Save" button is disabled when registering an account via API Token.

[허지수]

I am unable to register my account using an API Token in Sourcetree version 4.2.17 on macOS.

The "Save" button remains completely grayed out/disabled, making it impossible to proceed with the registration setup.

Interestingly, this exact same setup and token work perfectly fine on Windows.

What could be the reason for this issue on Mac, and how can I fix it?

[Tomislav Tobijas · Accepted solution]

Hey guys,

Here's a bug report for this: SRCTREE-8271: Save button remains disabled when registering account with API token 
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Cheers,
Tobi

[Pratap Guvvala]

Hi,

Thank you for reporting this — I understand how frustrating it must be when the Save button won't activate.

Based on the behavior described, the Save button is enabled only when all required fields pass validation. For Bitbucket accounts using API Token authentication, please ensure that:

• The username field contains a valid email address (e.g., user@example.com). Formats like user without the domain will prevent the form from validating — this is a common gotcha, especially since Windows may be more lenient here.

• The API Token field is not empty.

• The authentication type is set to API Token.

If any of these fields don't meet the expected format, the Save button will remain disabled without showing an explicit error — which we acknowledge isn't the most helpful UX.

Thank You!

[허지수]

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. :)

The same API token is registered successfully in the Windows environment, but on this environment the button does not become active. Because of this, I was unable to find any error code or message that could help identify the cause.

Could you please check the attached screenshot?

[Anwesha Pan]

Hi @허지수 

Is it still an issue for you?

Thanks,
Anwesha

[Pedro Mayo]

it is , for me. 13/06/2026.   "Save" button is disabled when registering an account via API Token. with most update Sourcetree.  API TOKEN => My email (or user)  => my API Token => protocol : https : save button is disable 

[Anwesha Pan]

Hi @Pedro Mayo 

Have you tried the solutions mentioned here by Tobi and Pratap?

[허지수]

Hello,

I am currently using two computers, but I am unable to log in on my Mac, so I cannot proceed with my work.

If there is anything suspicious or any potential issue you can think of, please let me know.

Thank you.

[Tomislav Tobijas]

Hey @허지수 ,

Did you manage to troubleshoot this? Or have you maybe found a workaround?

I did try to find open issues/bugs related to this on JAC, but didn't manage to do so. What you can do is to open a bug/ticket on there and state what you're experiencing.

Cheers,
Tobi

[허지수]

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. :)

I apologize for the delayed response, especially since you provided so much valuable feedback.

Although the issue has not been resolved yet, I have left a comment on the JAC bug/ticket for further investigation.

Thank you again for your detailed feedback. It has been greatly appreciated!

[Tomislav Tobijas]

Hey @허지수 ,

This is typically the case when you're using some incorrect formatted field in the account setup dialog.
Can you try following these steps: https://community.atlassian.com/forums/Sourcetree-questions/Unsure-how-to-use-the-API-password-with-sourcetree/qaa-p/3184506#M46897?

I don't have Mac, so I cannot test this out 🫤
Interestingly, you're saying the same thing worked on Windows and not here 👀

I think Mac does have something like Keychain Access where you can check stored credentials.

Have you tried using SSH authentication/key instead of API token? You should be able to generate a key within Sourcetree.

Cheers,
Tobi