OAuth session expires too frequently on macOS — requires multiple /login per day
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 31, 2026 by qaphqadev Closed May 6, 2026
Description
Using Claude Code with a subscription (OAuth auth), I'm required to run /login multiple times a day. The session token seems to expire far too quickly.
Environment
- OS: macOS (Apple Silicon)
- Default browser: Google Chrome (set in System Settings)
Additional issue
The /login command opens Safari instead of Chrome, despite Chrome being set as the system default browser.
Expected behavior
- Session should persist for a reasonable duration (e.g., days/weeks, not hours)
/loginshould respect the system default browser setting
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