Slack Resets 2FA Entry Screen When Switching to Authenticator App
A user cannot complete Slack's two-factor sign-in because switching to their authenticator app to copy the code causes Slack to reset the verification screen back to the email-check step. This blocks account access entirely and forces repeated failed sign-in attempts on the same device.
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