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2026-05-05 - Circular Error Loop on Startup Fixed
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Release
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AgileData.io - Clean Startup Every Time: No More Spinning Error Loops on Launch

A circular error and refresh loop that could occur when AgileData first loaded has been resolved. In affected cases, a failed authentication check on startup would trigger a page refresh, which would trigger another failed check, which would trigger another refresh — leaving users stuck in a loop rather than reaching a usable error or login screen.

The fix untangles the error handling flow so that startup authentication failures surface a clear global error page instead of triggering repeated refreshes. If there is a genuine access problem, you now see an informative message rather than the application repeatedly reloading itself.

**What was happening:**

* Authentication errors during app startup could cause a continuous refresh loop
* The loop prevented the error message from being displayed to the user
* Particularly affected users in edge-case session states (e.g. recently logged out, expired tokens)

**What this means for you:**

* Startup authentication issues show a clear, actionable error message
* No more infinite refresh loops — the application reaches a stable state even when auth fails
* Faster diagnosis of access issues when they do occur

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