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Cursor IDE login loop on Windows frustrates users

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A user is experiencing a persistent login loop with the Cursor IDE on Windows. Despite successfully logging into their Cursor account via a web browser, the desktop application continues to prompt for sign-in, indicating a failure to receive the authentication session. The user has attempted various troubleshooting steps, including running as administrator, modifying settings, and checking local storage, but the issue remains unresolved. AI

IMPACT Potential disruption for developers using the Cursor IDE for AI-assisted coding.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific software product.

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Cursor IDE login loop on Windows frustrates users

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/BeeApprehensive2386 ·

    Cursor login loop on Windows — browser login succeeds, but the app still asks me to sign in

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hi everyone,<br /> I'm having a problem signing in to Cursor on my Windows PC, and I'd appreciate any help.<br /> <strong>Here's what happens:</strong><br /> I open Cursor and click <strong>Sign In</strong>.<br /> My browser opens, and I successf…

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