diff --git a/.changeset/tame-kings-eat.md b/.changeset/tame-kings-eat.md
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@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@
 '@backstage/core-app-api': minor
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-create session if refresh session fails
+if session exists and refresh fails, then create a new session if not instant popup