OpenPrinting / OpenPrinting/cups

Fix OAuth authorization via web interface

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Since Apr 22, 2026.

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Description

The current web interface OAuth support uses the normal authorization flow, but that only allows for a single authorization at a time (auth codes cached by UID). I think we should just support the device authorization flow (QR code and link) which will better work...

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