...Never Did

https://screenrant.com/rings-of-power-address-sauron-mystery-goal-middle-earth-explainer/

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power/) has been homing in on its central villain and in doing so, has answered a Sauron question many have had.