January 2026 delivered the Last Used Authentication Method feature for the twenty sign-in experience, improving UX for returning users and reducing sign-in friction. A new Recoil atom (lastAuthenticateWorkspaceSsoMethodState) tracks the last authenticated method and is persisted via localStorage, ensuring the state survives redirects and sessions. Corresponding UI updates surface a contextual "Last" badge on sign-in options (Google, Microsoft, SSO, and credentials) across sign-in components. The feature leverages Twenty UI Pill components, new layout containers, and auth flow hooks to deliver a seamless, cross-method experience. Key refinements were delivered in the commit 55cc7f809e2008a9ac31e3830da920e226af4a79 and included fixes for related issues (#17093, #17006) to ensure accurate badge display and method tracking across all authentication paths. Business impact centers on reduced user friction during first-time and returning sign-ins, improved consistency across authentication methods, and clearer sign-in state signals for analytics and user experience optimization. Technologies and skills demonstrated include React, Recoil state management, localStorage persistence (localStorageEffect), UI composition with Pill components, and robust integration across Google, Microsoft, SSO, and credentials sign-in flows.