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Bug: Handle GitHub OAuth Access Denied Error #7

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babblebey opened this issue Mar 29, 2024 · 0 comments
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Bug: Handle GitHub OAuth Access Denied Error #7

babblebey opened this issue Mar 29, 2024 · 0 comments
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babblebey commented Mar 29, 2024

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.

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Solution:

  1. Error Detection: Implement error detection logic in the OAuth callback handler to identify the "access_denied" error.

  2. 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.

  3. Logging: Log the error details for debugging and monitoring purposes.

  4. 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.
@babblebey babblebey changed the title Handle GitHub OAuth Access Denied Error Bug: Handle GitHub OAuth Access Denied Error Mar 30, 2024
@babblebey babblebey added 🐛 bug Something isn't working ✨ enhancement New feature or request ↗️ medium priority This issue is crucial labels Mar 30, 2024
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