Bug: Logged in with two accounts, switching doesn't work

I'm logged in with two accounts on two instances, switching doesn't work.

When I click the three dot menu and select the other account, I just get an error notification at the bottom that says "Couldn't connect to

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4 Comments

kuro_neko@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

This might be related to https://lemmy.ca/comment/2451501 - Is one of those accounts signed in via email address?

Edit: for some reason the API isn't resolving this comment but it was added here https://lemmy.ca/post/3660150

RichRatsch@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 2y

Yes - thanks for that! Logged out all accounts and then logged in via usernames and everything works just fine!

Jackcooper@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

That usually means that instance is down

RichRatsch@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y

Thanks - I was considering this possibility, but no, in this case both relevant instances were up and running and I was able to log in on their page.