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Bug: Handle GitHub OAuth Access Denied Error
When using GitHub OAuth for authentication in our application, users may encounter an "access_denied" error if they deny our application access, leading to dead blank screen (see screenshot). This error needs to be handled gracefully to provide a good user experience and guide users on how to resolve the issue.
Solution:
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Error Detection: Implement error detection logic in the OAuth callback handler to identify the "access_denied" error.
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Error Handling: When the "access_denied" error is detected, display a user-friendly message to inform the user that their access has been denied and provide guidance on how to proceed.
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Logging: Log the error details for debugging and monitoring purposes.
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Redirect: Optionally, provide a redirect mechanism to allow the user to retry the authentication process or navigate back to a previous page.
Example Error Details:
- Full URL:
http://localhost:4321/api/github/oauth/callback?error=access_denied&error_description=The+user+has+denied+your+application+access.&error_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.github.com%2Fapps%2Fmanaging-oauth-apps%2Ftroubleshooting-authorization-request-errors%2F%23access-denied&state=path%3A%2Fsandbox%7Credirect%3Atrue
- Error:
access_denied
- Description:
The user has denied your application access.
- Error URI: GitHub OAuth Troubleshooting Documentation
- State:
path:/sandbox|redirect:true
Acceptance Criteria:
- Users are presented with a clear message when the "access_denied" error occurs.
- The message includes instructions or a link to resolve the issue.
Related Tasks:
- Implement error detection in the OAuth callback handler.
- Design and implement a user-friendly error message for the "access_denied" error.
- Test the error handling mechanism to ensure it works as expected.
Additional Notes:
- This issue is crucial for maintaining a positive user experience and ensuring users can easily resolve authentication issues.