reauthentication_required

[httpsColon]

{"code":"reauthentication_required","error":"Verify your identity to change security settings.","ok":false}

GitHub OAuth failed

[mohsenakbari79]

Hi @httpsColon,

This error is not a bug. reauthentication_required is a security feature from GitHub called Sudo Mode (or Proof of Presence). GitHub requires you to re-verify your identity before performing sensitive actions, even if you are already logged in.

The reason you are seeing this during OAuth is that authorizing a third-party application is considered a high-impact action. GitHub wants to confirm that a real, authorized person is present and not just a stolen session cookie.

Here are the steps to fix it:

1. Clear Browser Data for GitHub: The most common cause is stale session data. Clear all cookies and site data specifically for github.com in your browser settings.
2. Try Incognito/Private Mode: Open the OAuth link in a private window. If it works, the issue is likely a browser extension (like an ad blocker or privacy tool) interfering with the OAuth handshake.
3. Revoke the OAuth App's Access and Retry: Go to your GitHub Settings > Applications > Authorized OAuth Apps. Find the application you are trying to connect (e.g., DigitalPlatDev/FreeDomain) and revoke its access. Then, start the authorization process again from the application's side. This forces a fresh permission request.
4. Complete the Re-authentication Challenge: When prompted, GitHub will ask you to verify your identity. This might mean entering your password again, or completing a 2FA/MFA challenge if you have it enabled. Make sure to complete this step fully.
5. Check for Network/VPN Issues: If you are using a VPN or a strict corporate firewall, try disabling it temporarily. Aggressive network filters can sometimes block OAuth callbacks.

After completing the re-authentication, you will have a 2-hour "sudo mode" window where you can perform sensitive actions without being prompted again.

If none of these work, please open your browser's Developer Tools (F12), go to the Console tab, and share any specific error messages (especially CORS errors) you see there. That will help pinpoint the exact cause.

Hope this helps!

[httpsColon]

thx, Logging back into the account and then linking GitHub in the account settings solved it.