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e2ee/device verification: link to error handling section in framework
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Signed-off-by: Sumner Evans <[email protected]>
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sumnerevans committed Jun 7, 2024
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Expand Up @@ -471,8 +471,10 @@ In general, verification operates as follows:
that the verification was successful.

Verifications can be cancelled by either device at any time by sending an
[`m.key.verification.cancel`](#mkeyverificationcancel) event with a `code` field that indicates the reason
it was cancelled.
[`m.key.verification.cancel`](#mkeyverificationcancel) event with a `code` field
that indicates the reason it was cancelled. The
[Error handling during key verification](#error-handling-during-key-verification)
section explains specific situations where cancellation messages should be sent.

When using to-device messages, Alice may not know which of Bob's devices to
verify, or may not want to choose a specific device. In this case, Alice will
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