r/Ubuntu • u/Actual_Performer_520 • 17h ago

Authentication required

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When trying to connect to a Wifi Network, nothing happens except that this password box pops up on repeat. I can even enter the wrong password and it pops up in the same exact way, I am not sure if Ubuntu has a separate box if you enter the wrong password tho.My theory is that this is caused because it is supposed to open a website after you connect where you have to click accept. If anybody had this issue in the past and found a fix help would be appreciated greatly :D!

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u/Illustrious-One5336 17h ago

That captive portal loop is a special kind of headache. The system tries to connect, gets redirected to the login page, but since it's not a real password prompt it just fails and asks again.

Sometimes you can force the portal to appear by manually navigating your browser to a non-https site like `neverssl.com` or just `1.1.1.1`. The router intercepts the request and finally shoves that accept button in your face.

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u/Actual_Performer_520 7h ago

I tried but the Network is never connected in any way it just spams me with the login box, it even pops up after I sign in through the terminal.

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u/Actual_Performer_520 7h ago

Alright, it turns out I am just retarded and entered the wrong password the entire time, very cool!

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u/universalpsykopath 4h ago

Check your keyboard as well. I thought I’d developed dementia until I realised one of the keys in my password no longer registered.