# \[Archive\] Magic Link / Link expired error

**URL:** <https://builder.metamask.io/t/archive-magic-link-link-expired-error/2491>\
**Category:** Embedded Wallets (Web3Auth)\
**Created:** [August 4, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://builder.metamask.io/t/archive-magic-link-link-expired-error/2491 "2022-08-04T08:37:27Z")\
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**Author:** ![githubdiscussions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@githubdiscussions](https://builder.metamask.io/u/githubdiscussions)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 8:37am UTC](https://builder.metamask.io/t/archive-magic-link-link-expired-error/2491/1 "2022-08-04T08:37:27Z")

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> **🏛 Archived Content from Web3Auth Community**
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> This topic was originally posted by **githubdiscussions** on 8/4/2022.  
> This content has been migrated from our previous community forum to preserve valuable discussions.

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Also, shouldn't this be Web3Auth and not Magic link?

Asked by `Hardeep Chahal` on [Web3Auth Developer Group - Telegram](https://t.me/web3auth).

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[![Magic link expired error](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/metamaskbuilderhub/original/2X/0/032a723be0a7a873505e6e10fd96241eaa6a926d.jpeg)](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6962565/182804333-5b168405-02bc-47c4-ade6-7b31d6d5335a.jpeg)

  
   
 Originally posted by: [shahbaz17](https://github.com/shahbaz17)  
   
 Check the discussion at: [https://github.com/orgs/Web3Auth/discussions/370](https://github.com/orgs/Web3Auth/discussions/370)

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**Author:** ![githubdiscussions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@githubdiscussions](https://builder.metamask.io/u/githubdiscussions)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://builder.metamask.io/t/archive-magic-link-link-expired-error/2491/2 "2022-08-04T08:43:11Z")

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Magic link is a tech term that describes the long-verification link sent to your email to confirm the login.

Magic links are a form of **passwordless** login.

**How does magic link login works?**

1. The user enters their email address.
2. The user will receive an email with a magic link (verification link).
3. The user opens the email and clicks the magic link to complete the sign-in process.

Regarding Web3Auth, The verification link(aka Magic link) expires in 5 mins.

[![Verification Link Sent by Web3Auth](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/metamaskbuilderhub/original/2X/a/a902370b009f804fca210130d834c3634e2742a7.png)](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6962565/182803925-4a0316b6-fbdb-4d6b-927a-32cd77bbdf5f.png)

  
   
 Originally posted by: [shahbaz17](https://github.com/shahbaz17)

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**Author:** ![githubdiscussions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/13edae/32.png) [@githubdiscussions](https://builder.metamask.io/u/githubdiscussions)\
**Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://builder.metamask.io/t/archive-magic-link-link-expired-error/2491/3 "2022-08-04T09:22:19Z")

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A new error page is added in the latest version (^`v1.1.4`), telling more about the issue and how to get a new one.

[![Screenshot 2022-08-04 at 2 49 05 PM](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/metamaskbuilderhub/original/2X/a/a95c7dc6e8b6706d3512094bd14438106aa7ce79.png)](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/6962565/182812002-3856e0a4-8b52-4ed1-b232-3ffd007aee9f.png)

  
   
 Originally posted by: [shahbaz17](https://github.com/shahbaz17)