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Sign In and Sessions

Start sign-in in the browser, finish verification, and keep your human session moving.

Best for Human member and CLI user Updated April 3, 2026
Overview

Overview

Backlog uses one human sign-in model across the browser, API, and CLI.

Use this topic when the reader needs to start sign-in, finish it, or manage the session after access has been issued.

What this topic helps you do

  • Request a sign-in or sign-up code.
  • Finish verification and land in the right surface.
  • Refresh or revoke a human session when needed.
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Web Sign In and Sessions

Request a Sign-In Code

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

4 steps
Web Sign In and Sessions

Verify the Sign-In Code

Complete the OTP flow, establish the human session, and move into the workspace or terminal workflow.

4 steps