UI/HTML Bug: OTP Verification Page Allows Infinite Digits in the 8th Input Box

[mr-rajak-10]

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Bug

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I found a UI/UX bug on the GitHub Account Verification page (https://github.com/account_verifications). The 8th input field for the launch code accepts an infinite string of numbers, which breaks the visual layout of the page.

Root Cause:
The input fields are currently configured with <input type="number" ... maxlength="1">. In HTML5, browsers completely ignore the maxlength attribute on type="number" inputs. Because the 8th box does not auto-advance the cursor via JavaScript (since it's the last box), the user can continuously type digits into it.

Steps to Reproduce:
Go to https://github.com/account_verifications to verify a new account.
Enter a single digit in boxes 1 through 7.
In the 8th box, continue pressing a number key (e.g., "1").
Notice that the box accepts multiple digits and breaks the UI.

Environment:
OS: Windows 11

Browsers Tested: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge (100% Reproducible)

Suggested Fix:
Change the input type to tel or text and use a pattern attribute: .
GitHub_OTP_UI_Bug.zip

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