[BUG] I cannot log in claude desktop using my gmail even though the extension is logged in
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Feb 3, 2026 by qnn5342 Closed Feb 7, 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?
I download the CLaude desktop file, and it said invalid authentication.
I tried logged in using my Gmail but it keep loading forever. Meanwhile my Claude.ai extension runs well
What Should Happen?
I should be able to log in
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- I download the app
- I open it
- I logged in
- Could not proceed
Claude Model
Other
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
v2.1.23
Platform
Other
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Cursor
Additional Information
_No response_
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