diff --git a/web/core/views.py b/web/core/views.py
index f738e8a..33d8c71 100644
--- a/web/core/views.py
+++ b/web/core/views.py
@@ -58,17 +58,13 @@ def login_view(request):
     if request.user.is_authenticated:
         return redirect("search")
 
-    # IMPORTANT:
-    # Only auto-initiate OIDC on a *direct* visit to /login/
-    # Never during the OIDC callback flow
-    if (
-        request.method == "GET"
-        and not request.path.startswith("/oidc/")
-    ):
+    # Auto-initiate OIDC only for direct /login access
+    if request.method == "GET" and request.path == "/login/":
         return redirect("oidc_authentication_init")
 
-    # Local login fallback (optional)
     ctx = {}
+
+    # Optional local login fallback
     if request.method == "POST":
         u = request.POST.get("username")
         p = request.POST.get("password")