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+# Bug: First Login Fails
+
+FIXME: the first login in prod always fails whyyy
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+
+1. Trigger deploy to production
+1. Navigate to <https://www.trshcmpctr.com>
+1. Log in
+1. Observe "oops!" message
+1. Click "retry" and log in again
+1. Observe log in succeeds