Problem logging into SharePoint Designer 2013 were could previously

I am having trouble logging into my SharePoint Designer 2013 since I tried to sign in to sharepoint designer with a test account. My sharepoint administrator said I have all the permissions that I need.
To solve the problem, I want to follow the directions in the link listed below:
You cannot switch the user account in SharePoint Designer 2013
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2738178
When the spedesign.exe asks me to log on with a different user accout, it wants the crendtials of domain name and passsword.
I enter the domain name that looks like domainname\username with the password. I am using the domain name that is assigned to my computer. The logon does not recognize me.
My company is using sharepoint in the cloud. Thus would my domain be the sharepoint https location that my company is using?
When I log into the cloud, I use an email address.
Thus do you have any suggestions on what is wrong and how I should enter the logon in?
What do you suggest that I try next?

Hi wendy,
You can switch the user account with a domain user in SharePoint Desinger 2013 . Once log on, please go to Account -> Connected Services -> Add a service -> Storage -> Office 365 SharePoint, then input your Office 365 crendtial
and you can open your SharePoint Online using SharePoint Designer.
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