Hi! A verification loop redirecting to the same page usually means the verification step is completing (or trying to), but the browser can’t “carry” the verified session forward — so it reloads the same URL or bounces back to the same checkpoint.

We’ll keep it safe: no risky account changes, no “keep retrying until it works,” and no sharing codes with anyone.

Before we touch anything, describe what you see like you’re explaining it to a friend:
1) Which service is this (Google/Microsoft/Apple, a work login, a streaming app account, etc.)?
2) What page does it keep returning to — a sign-in page, “verify it’s you,” or a blank page that reloads?
3) Did it start today after a change (password reset, browser update, new device, privacy settings, VPN, travel)?

That “verify → redirect → same verification page” pattern is very often a session cookie problem or a redirect chain that isn’t saving the verified state.

Quick buckets (so we don’t guess):
• Cookies blocked / not saved: third-party cookie blocking, strict tracking prevention, or a privacy extension can prevent the verification token from being stored.
• Verification transaction mismatch: multiple tabs, multiple prompts, or switching devices mid-flow can desync the current verification request.
• Cooldown / rate limiting: too many attempts can create vague loops where the system keeps re-checking you.
• SSO/OAuth redirect loop: the system redirects between domains and comes back to the same checkpoint if one part of the chain fails.

Different angle question: do you use an ad blocker, privacy extension, or “block third-party cookies” setting in your browser?

That’s a strong clue. A lot of verification flows rely on cookies across more than one domain (the identity provider + the app you’re trying to access). If cookies can’t be set/read, the system “forgets” you passed verification and sends you right back — which looks like a same-page redirect loop.

Safety first: since you’ve tried multiple times, you might be close to a cooldown. So we’ll do controlled checks, not repeated attempts.

Low-risk diagnostics (nothing permanent):

1) One-tab rule: close extra login tabs/windows. Use one tab only. Multiple tabs can create a loop where each tab invalidates the other’s state.

2) Clean-session test: open a private/incognito window (or a fresh browser profile) and do a single sign-in attempt. This tells us whether saved site data is causing the redirect back to the same page.

3) Cookie permission test (temporary): for one attempt only, allow cookies for the sign-in domains (or turn off “block third-party cookies” briefly), then revert after testing. This is specifically to confirm whether cookie blocking is the reason you keep being redirected to the same page.

The “URL flashes then returns to the same page” is typical of an SSO/OAuth redirect chain that fails to persist a session token. Incognito not changing it suggests it may be more about cookie permissions or a policy checkpoint than just stale cache.

On the smart TV point: you’re right — TVs often can’t handle modern verification screens. The safe approach is to complete verification on a phone/laptop first, then sign in on the TV after the account is stable again (some services treat that as a “trusted session”).

Different set of questions (risk + timeline):
1) Did you see any message like “try again later,” “too many attempts,” or CAPTCHA getting harder?
2) Are you switching networks (Wi-Fi ↔ hotspot) or using VPN? Those changes can make redirects restart.
3) Is 2-step verification involved (SMS/email/authenticator prompt), or is it more like “confirm recovery email / phone”?

That explains why the loop feels “sticky.” Cooldowns + CAPTCHA + network switching can make verification flows restart over and over — even when you’re doing the right thing.

Here’s the safe diagnostic logic (not a “magic fix”):
• If you reduce attempts and keep one stable network, you remove signals that force re-checking.
• If you temporarily allow cookies needed for the sign-in chain, you test whether the system can finally store a valid session and stop redirecting to the same page.
• If it still redirects with cookies allowed and cooldown has passed, it suggests an account checkpoint/policy state that needs official support context — and that’s where good notes help.

One more practical question: do you see the browser address bar changing between domains (for example, accounts.* and another site) before it returns to the same verification page?

Good instinct. When people are stuck in verification loops, scammers try to take advantage with fake “verify” emails.

Safety rules while you’re troubleshooting:
• Don’t click verification links from random emails/texts. Use only the official sign-in page you typed or opened from the official app.
• Never share codes, prompts, or recovery details with anyone claiming to be support.

For the redirect loop itself, your cleanest “evidence pack” is:
1) exact wording of the verification screen,
2) whether third-party cookies are blocked or allowed during the test,
3) whether CAPTCHA/cooldown appears,
4) which networks/devices you used.

That’s enough to diagnose safely without taking risky actions like removing recovery methods or repeatedly resetting passwords.

Exactly — and that controlled test is what separates “browser/session” issues from “account checkpoint” issues.

If you see a change later (CAPTCHA relaxes, fewer redirects, or it finally moves past the verification page), that’s a sign the cooldown/consistency piece was driving the loop. If nothing changes even with a clean profile and cookie permissions, then documenting the redirect behavior is the safest way to get the right help without escalating risk.

That’s the right mindset. “Redirecting to the same page” is usually a state problem, not a “you typed the wrong thing” problem.

Keep attempts minimal, avoid surprise verification emails/links, and treat any unexpected code requests as suspicious. That protects the account while you narrow down the real cause.