Redirect loops from automatic login checks on page load

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MSAL.js applications commonly encounter redirect loops when loginRedirect is automatically triggered on page load without first verifying user sign-in status. Developers must manually implement account state checks before triggering authentication, adding boilerplate code to prevent loops.

MSAL.js
Category
dx
Workaround
solid
Stage
debug
Freshness
persistent
Scope
single_lib
Recurring
Yes
Maintainer
active

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Query: “What are the most common pain points with MSAL for developers in 2025?”4/7/2026

Redirect loops occur most commonly when an app automatically triggers a loginRedirect call on page load. Your app should first verify a user is signed-in before attempting to login.

Created: 4/7/2026Updated: 4/7/2026