Google Docs Fails to Switch Accounts and Redirects to Wrong Session
Users attempting to switch Google accounts while using Docs on the web get stuck in redirect loops that log them back into their previous account. This breaks multi-account workflows for users juggling personal and work Google identities. Since Google controls authentication, third-party workarounds are limited.
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