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Often the reason for having the user and password fields on separate 'screens' is to facilitate federated logon.

I.e. if someone has an account where they 'Logged in with Google' or it is connected to an IDAM solution like Okta or Duo, they don't have a password for the site so shouldn't be prompted for it.

As for the delay and any other nonsense, I'm not sure. Perhaps design winning over usability?

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This is exactly it and it’s becoming more and more common.

I have noticed that the password field is just hidden on some sites (as opposed to added or on the next page) and lastpass manages to fill it so once the JavaScript reveals the field it’s ready to hit submit.

It would be nice if this could be somehow standardised.

most likely

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