ios cannot handle re-name scenario

[Molin-L]

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I renamed my Github name, but the login state on my ios app didn't change. And I can't logout, even I removed and reinstalled the app.

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1. Clear Safari Cache (The Root Cause)
   The GitHub app often uses a Safari View Controller for authentication. Even if you delete the app, the "Logged in as..." cookie remains in Safari.

• Open your iPhone Settings.

• Go to Safari > Advanced > Website Data.

• Search for github.com and Swipe Left to delete it (or use "Remove All Website Data").

2. Force a Logout via Web

• If the app won't let you log out, you can revoke the session from GitHub's side:

• Log into GitHub on a desktop or mobile browser.

• Go to Settings > Sessions.

• Find the session associated with your iOS device and click Revoke (or "Log out").

3. Reset the App via Settings

• Before opening the reinstalled app, check if there's a toggle to reset it:

• Go to iPhone Settings.

• Scroll down to find the GitHub app.

• If there is a "Reset on next launch" toggle, turn it on.

4. The "Nuclear" Reinstall

• If the above steps don't work, try this specific sequence:

• Delete the app from your phone.

• Restart your iPhone (this clears temporary system caches).

• Clear Safari data (as mentioned in Step 1).

• Re-download from the App Store.

[Molin-L]

Thanks so much. Revoke Github iOS permission on website then re-login works for me.