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For `aws login` use --remote.\n\nOption: Use device code flow [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. aws sso login --profile <p> --use-device-code\n2. Open the verification URL on any device and enter the code\nExpected: Command proceeds without the error.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"18162d46-69c7-44fb-992f-76bb283e2373","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Use `aws sso login --use-device-code` (device code flow, works cross-device); newer versions also support --redirect-port to fix the callback port for forwarding. For `aws login` use --remote.\n\nOption: Use device code flow [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. aws sso login --profile <p> --use-device-code\n2. 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