[BUG] Cannot login via Desktop App
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Activity 1 comment · opened Jul 28, 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 can login via web browser, however when logging in to desktop app it says
"There was an error sending you a login link. If the problem persists contact support for assistance."
i tried clicking the email link multiple times previously, the link always says expires.
What Should Happen?
Let me login desktop app
Error Messages/Logs
"There was an error sending you a login link. If the problem persists [contact support](https://support.anthropic.com/) for assistance."
Steps to Reproduce
need customer service
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
Yes, this worked in a previous version
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
1
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
Windows
Terminal/Shell
Other
Additional Information
_No response_
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