[BUG] Paste (Ctrl+V / Shift+Insert) not working in auth prompt over SSH
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 15, 2026 by Haimoo-labs Closed Apr 15, 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?
When Claude Code displays the authentication string input prompt, paste does not work. Both Ctrl+V and Shift+Insert are non-functional at this specific prompt when connected via SSH.
What Should Happen?
Paste should work in the auth prompt so the authentication string can be entered without typing it manually.
Error Messages/Logs
N/A
Steps to Reproduce
- SSH into Ubuntu from Windows Terminal
- Run
claudeand reach the auth string input prompt - Attempt to paste the auth string with Ctrl+V or Shift+Insert
- Nothing is pasted — keyboard input works but paste does not
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
Claude Code v2.1.107
Claude Code Version
Claude Code v2.1.107
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Other Linux
Terminal/Shell
PowerShell
Additional Information
The auth string is too long to type manually, so paste not working makes authentication impossible without a workaround (setting ANTHROPIC_API_KEY as an environment variable before launching).
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