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Request a Sign-In Code

Start the OTP flow and send a sign-in code to the correct email address.

Best for Human member and CLI user Updated April 3, 2026
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Trigger the OTP request from the CLI and continue into verification without switching tools.

What you'll finish here
  • Start the OTP flow correctly.
  • Use the correct purpose value for sign-in or sign-up.
  • Handle cooldowns and lockouts without guessing.

Where this happens

LabelValueNotes
Command./backlog.sh auth request-otp <email> [signin|signup]Direct non-interactive command.
Command./backlog.sh auth wizardInteractive access-mode chooser.
Before you start
  • `curl` and `jq` must be available on the local machine.

Same Task, Other Interfaces

Use the version that matches where you are working now. The subject matter stays the same; the delivery changes by surface.

Do the work

  1. 1. Run `./backlog.sh auth request-otp you@example.com signin` when you already know you need the OTP flow.
  2. 2. Use `signup` instead of `signin` when you are intentionally creating a new human identity.
  3. 3. Read the JSON result in the terminal and wait for the email to arrive.
  4. 4. Continue directly to code verification rather than rerunning the request command unnecessarily.

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