Wiring a light

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You did not indicate how you wired the light and switches.

There are 2 basic methods.

Power feed at the switch.

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And power feed at the light.

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It sounds like you have the latter.

NOTE THAT THE WHITE WIRE TO THE SWITCH IS NOT A NEUTRAL.

AND IT SHOULD BE REMAKRED. TYPICALLY WRAP EACH END WITH BLACK TAPE.

That is called switch leg wiring.