[BUG] "Failed to load session" error occurs frequently, requires re-login
Resolved 💬 4 comments Opened Jan 12, 2026 by bennykyud Closed Feb 26, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
After chatting only a few times in the "Code" tab, I get a "Failed to load
session" error and have to logout and login again. This happens very
frequently and disrupts workflow.
What Should Happen?
Session should remain stable during normal usage
Error Messages/Logs
"Failed to load session" error
Steps to Reproduce
- Open Claude Code on macOS
- Login with Google OAuth
- Start chatting in "Code" tab
- After a few messages (sometimes 5-10 messages), error appears:
"Failed to load session"
- Only option is "Back to landing page"
- Have to logout and login again to continue
Claude Model
Not sure / Multiple models
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
Version 1.0.2768 (21341c)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
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