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[SamLima]

why is it not recommended to use retry logic in logging in?

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Sam Lima
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[devneetmohanty07 · Accepted solution]

Hi @SamLima,

You should not use retry logic during a log in attempt because many applications have a strong security protocol in the back end where if you provide multiple invalid credentials then the application can lock that particular user account.

Even when you manually might have tried to do so in applications such as SAP, many times these errors are identified as potential security risks and the rules behind that application will lock that particular user account until any service request might be raised to unlock the same which might require approvals as well.

Also, if you are unable to login due to an expired or invalid password/credential it practically won't make any sense to retry it as no matter how many times you provide the same password again and again. Such exceptions should instead be treated as Business Exception and the business side of your process should be notified about the same on a high priority basis during the first try itself instead of reattempting the logic and accidentally locking out your bot account on that application.​

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Regards,
Devneet Mohanty
Intelligent Process Automation Consultant | Sr. Consultant - Automation Developer,
Wonderbotz India Pvt. Ltd.
Blue Prism Community MVP | Blue Prism 7x Certified Professional
Website: https://devneet.github.io/
Email: devneetmohanty07@gmail.com

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