SuperTokens 💫 - Open Source Auth

December 09, 2024

Unified Login: Because Who Doesn't Love a Good OAuth2 Adventure?

Ah, authentication. The bane of every developer's existence. Or is it? 🤔 Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of a new feature called Unified Login. Buckle up, folks—it's gonna be a wild ride!

November 04, 2024

7 Common IAM Risks and How to Avoid Them

Reveal the 7 critical IAM risks that pose a threat to your business. Discover actionable advice to reduce these risks and strengthen your security measures.

November 04, 2024

Adding Authentication to Your Flask Backend with SuperTokens

Learn how to seamlessly add authentication to your Flask backend using SuperTokens. This guide covers setting up authentication with the SuperTokens CLI or manual configuration, enabling you to focus on building application logic instead of authentication infrastructure.

November 02, 2024

How to Authenticate and Authorize Users in a Node.js Express App

A step by step guide on how to Authenticate and Authorize Users in a Node.js Express App

October 15, 2024

Authentik Vs. Keycloak: Features and Experience Comparison

This blog compares Authentik and Keycloak, two popular open-source IAM solutions, highlighting their features, security, customization, and scalability. We break down which tool is best suited for different business sizes and needs, including an alternative, SuperTokens, for teams seeking a middle ground.

October 12, 2024

AuthO Vs. Clerk: Features, Pricing, And Pros & Cons

Explore a comprehensive comparison of Auth0 and Clerk, two leading authentication providers. Discover their unique features, pricing, and best use cases to help you choose the right tool for your project

October 10, 2024

Keycloak Vs. Okta: Features, Pricing, And Developer Experience

Choosing the right IAM solution is crucial for security and efficiency. This blog provides a clear comparison between Keycloak and Okta, examining features, customization, pricing, and developer experience. Learn which platform best suits your organization’s needs.

October 07, 2024

Hacktoberfest with SuperTokens

Celebrate Hacktoberfest with SuperTokens, learn how you can contribute to open source auth and get some goodies too!

October 07, 2024

How to use SuperTokens in a VueJS app with your own UI

Learn how to integrate supertokens-web-js SDK into your VueJS application.

September 28, 2024

Best Practices for Enterprise SSO

This guide will dive into what enterprise SSO is and why it’s necessary for modern organizations. It will also provide actionable tips for implementing it effectively

September 25, 2024

How to secure a NestJs Application

In this post, we will be using NestJS, a Node.js framework that excels at making backend development efficient and scalable. Inspired by mature frameworks like Spring and ASP.NET, NestJS brings the best practices from these proven systems into the JavaScript/TypeScript world.

September 20, 2024

What is FIDO

In this post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of passkeys, breaking down their technical foundations and exploring how they work. We'll also look at the role of the FIDO2 and WebAuthn standards in shaping a future where passwords are no longer needed.

September 18, 2024

SuperTokens Customer Retrospective

A look back at how SuperTokens empowered clients across industries with flexible, secure authentication solutions. Explore key case studies and insights that shaped a year of innovation and success.

September 15, 2024

Anomaly Detection with SuperTokens

Learn about different attack vectors and how to safeguard your web app against them with SuperTokens attack prevention suite

September 10, 2024

7 Top Authelia Alternatives for Enhanced Authentication in 2025?

In this blog, we're going to look at the top 7 alternatives to Authelia. We’ll go over the main features, pricing, pros and cons of each option to help you decide what’s best for your authentication strategy.

September 01, 2024

How to use SuperTokens' pre built UI with VueJS

A step by step guide on how to integrate SuperTokens' pre built UI in a VueJS app

August 20, 2024

Demystifying SAML: A Comprehensive Guide

SAML is an authentication standard created to address the growing need of federated identity. In this blog we go over what SAML is and what makes it special.

August 19, 2024

Securing your Next.js with Authentication

This blog explains how to setup email password and social login with SuperTokens in Next.js.

August 16, 2024

Cookies vs. LocalStorage: Storing Session Data and Beyond

Learn about the best approach and common misconceptions of storing sessions in cookies or browser storage

August 15, 2024

7 Ways To Revoke JWT Tokens

Learn how to maintain a JWT token blacklist / deny list using an in-memory data cache

August 05, 2024

10 Benefits of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Traditional login mechanisms are plagued by security vulnerabilities and are susceptible to attacks. Multi-factor authentication bolsters security and mitigates a number of these vulnerabilities and has now become an industry standard.

August 02, 2024

What is a JWT? Understanding JSON Web Tokens

Explore JWT tokens: secure, compact credentials for modern web authentication. Learn how they work, their benefits, and best practices for implementing them in your applications.

July 20, 2024

OAuth vs JWT (JSON Web Tokens): An In-Depth Comparison

Explore the key differences between OAuth and JWT in this comprehensive guide. Learn when to use each, their pros and cons, and how they can work together for robust authentication.

July 17, 2024

Self-hosted Authentication

By self-hosting auth users gain finer control over their data.To shed some light on the matter, let’s compare several authentication providers which offer self-hosting functionality

July 15, 2024

Building a login screen with React and Bootstrap

Build an elegant login screen super fast using React and Bootstrap

July 13, 2024

How to Implement a Forgot Password Flow? Complete Guide

What should happen on the backend when a user forgets their password? Read to find a pseudo code implementation of the simplest way to reset passwords securely.

July 11, 2024

Top Auth0 alternatives: Auth0 vs Okta vs Cognito vs SuperTokens [2024]

An in depth review of Auth0 alternatives for 2023: Auth0 vs Okta vs Cognito vs SuperTokens

July 10, 2024

Setting up an authentication form with bootstrap in a Django application

This tutorial wil guide you on how you can setup a bootstrap login template in Django

July 10, 2024

OAuth2.0 vs SAML: The Best Security Protocol For Your App

SAML and OAuth are protocols often used in the authentication but what are the differences between them and which one do you choose?

July 07, 2024

What is Roles-Based Access Control (RBAC)?

Learn about RBAC and advantages + disadvantages compared to ABAC.

July 06, 2024

What is Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS)?

Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is a mechanism that supports secure requests and data transfers from outside origins (domain, scheme, or port).

July 05, 2024

What is TOTP and why do you need it?

Time based one-time passwords solve a number of issues that plague traditional authentication methods. In this blog we break down TOTP and why it's so useful.

July 02, 2024

Okta Pricing: The Complete Guide [2024]

An in depth guide covering Okta's pricing model

July 01, 2024

Tips for Optimizing Your React App’s Performance

Poor app performance can reduce user engagement and will negatively affect SEO, here are tips to optimize your react app

June 28, 2024

Clerk Alternatives: Ceding vs. Owning UAM Control

An in depth guide covering Auth0's pricing model

June 27, 2024

Frontegg Alternatives For Greater UAM Flexibility & Control

Explore five top Frontegg alternatives for user access management, comparing features, pricing, and setup complexity to find the best fit for your needs. Discover the ideal UAM solution for your project.

June 26, 2024

Auth0 Pricing: The Complete Cost Breakdown [2024]

An in depth guide covering Auth0's pricing model

June 25, 2024

What is Password Hashing and why is it important

A guide on password hashing and salting in different languages and why it's important to do so

June 22, 2024

What is LDAP & How does it work?

In workforce identity and B2B flows, LDAP is main protocol used to interact with directory services that store user identity and device information. In this blog post we take a look at LDAP and how it works.

June 20, 2024

Comparing Keycloak Alternatives For Simpler User Authentication

We explore the differences between SuperTokens and Auth0 including their key features, pros and cons, and practical workflows. Whether you need full control with SuperTokens' self-hosted, open-source approach or the convenience of Auth0's managed service, this guide will help you choose the right authentication solution for your project.

June 16, 2024

Supertokens Vs AuthO: Self-Hosted Vs. Managed Solutions

Explore the core differences between SuperTokens and Auth0 including their key features, pros and cons, and practical workflows. Whether you need full control with SuperTokens' self-hosted, open-source approach or the convenience of Auth0's managed service, this guide will help you choose the right authentication solution for your project.

June 12, 2024

Supertokens Vs Keycloak: Going Custom Vs. Off-The-Shelf

Explore a high level comparison between two popular open-source authentication solutions, SuperTokens and Keycloak. This blog covers their key differences in architecture, configuration, UI, customizability, enterprise readiness, and more. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each to determine which solution best fits your application's needs.

June 10, 2024

Features, Pricing, & Flexibility: Comparing AuthO Alternatives

This blog explores alternatives to Auth0, a leading IAM platform, highlighting options like SuperTokens, Okta, Firebase Authentication, AWS Cognito, FusionAuth, and Keycloak. It discusses key considerations such as pricing, customization, scalability, and integration, helping you choose the best authentication solution for your needs.

June 06, 2024

Stytch Alternatives For More Flexible User Access

This blog explores top Stytch alternatives for user access management, including SuperTokens, Auth0, and Firebase Authentication. We compare their features, flexibility, and pricing to help you choose the right solution. We also discuss open-source vs. proprietary systems and the benefits of building a custom security flow vs. using ready-made software.

June 04, 2024

Cognito Alternatives: Access Services That Pair With Any Set-Up

In this blog, we evaluate Amazon Cognito and compare it with five leading alternatives: SuperTokens, Clerk, Auth0, Stytch, and Frontegg. We'll cover pricing, setup complexity, data migration, and security features. Additionally, we discuss the benefits of open-source authentication and the choice between customized and out-of-the-box solutions. This guide helps you find the best user management solution for your needs.

June 03, 2024

AWS Cognito Pricing: The Complete Guide [2024]

An in depth guide covering AWS Cognito's pricing model

June 01, 2024

Clerk Vs SuperTokens: Custom Vs Ready-To-Use Access Protocol

Explore the differences between SuperTokens and Clerk to determine the best user access management solution for your project. Understand their core functionalities, key differences, and pricing to make an informed decision.

May 26, 2024

How To Use OIDC Tokens For More Efficient & Secure Login

Discover how to leverage OpenID Connect (OIDC) tokens to enhance your application's security without compromising user experience.Learn how to balance robust security measures with seamless user interactions, and get practical tips for integrating OIDC tokens into your authentication flow.

May 24, 2024

How the Heck Does OAuth Work?

In this blog we do a detailed technical overview of OAuth, explaining its evolution, various flows, and practical applications. It includes diagrams and real-world examples to enhance understanding.

May 17, 2024

Choosing The Right OAuth Grant Types For Your User

Discover the ins and outs of OAuth grant types and learn how to implement secure, user-friendly authentication flows. This comprehensive guide covers the different OAuth grant types, their best use cases, and practical tips for customizing your authorization flow.

May 16, 2024

Understanding & Using OAuth Tokens For Easy & Secure Login

Explore OAuth tokens in web security, their types, benefits, and best practices. Learn to implement and customize OAuth flows for optimal security and user experience.

May 14, 2024

What is OAuth and It's Importance in a Secure Web

Through this blog we hope to show you what OAuth is, explain how it works, and give you a sense of how OAuth can help your application.

May 12, 2024

Simplify User Access & Lift Conversions With Social Login

Social login is an authentication method that allows users to log in using their existing login information from social network providers saving the user the effort of creating a new account for the app or website and remembering an extra password.

May 09, 2024

2FA Authentication Providers

Passwords are not enough. Modern methods of attack have made passwords vulnerable to be stolen, this is where methods of enhancing security like 2FA and MFA come in

May 07, 2024

How To Streamline Access With Passwordless Authentication

A quick overview on how passwordless authentication can help streamline the login experience and increase user conversions

May 06, 2024

Balance Security & UX With Token Based Authentication

By minimizing the risk of credential theft, token based authentication grants users access to resources without the need to re-authenticate. In this blog we explore the balance between security and UX with Token Based Authentication

May 05, 2024

Best Single Sign-On Solutions for 2024

Discover the benefits and key features of Single Sign-On (SSO). Learn how SSO simplifies user experiences, enhances security, and meets enterprise needs. Explore popular SSO protocols like OAuth, SAML, and OpenID Connect, and compare top SSO providers

May 04, 2024

When & How To Build SSO Authentication For User Access

Learn how Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication simplifies user access to multiple applications with a single login, enhancing both security and user experience. Explore the benefits, protocols, and key differences between SSO and 2FA to optimize your authentication strategy.

May 01, 2024

Understanding Transport layer Security

In this article we explore TLS, it's vulnerabilities, and how to secure web communications against cyber threats

April 27, 2024

What is CSRF (Cross Site Request Forgery)

In this article we deep dive into the world of CSRF attacks, what they are and how to protect your application against them

April 18, 2024

2FA & MFA: Enhancing Security Without Compromising User Experience

Traditional authentication methods like email-password auth are the most at risk of being compromised during cyber attacks. However, overly complex authentication methods can frustrate users and hinder product adoption. In this blog we breakdown the pros and cons of adopting 2fa and mfa auth strategies

April 12, 2024

Types Of Authentication: Your Network Security Options

Although Password-based authentication is one of the most common authentication methods, they are the most at risk of being compromised during cyber attacks. In this blog we break down the types of authentication and how to choose the right type of authentication

April 10, 2024

Passkey Authentication: What Is It & How to Implement It

Discover the power of passkey authentication: a secure, user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords. Learn how passkeys work, their benefits over passwordless methods, and best practices for implementation to enhance your application's security and user experience.

April 05, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About 502 Bad Gateway Errors

Discover the ins and outs of 502 Bad Gateway Errors. From understanding the causes to troubleshooting steps and preventive measures, navigate through server communication breakdowns seamlessly.

April 03, 2024

OpenID Connect vs OAuth2: The Differences and How to Choose

Authentication and Authorization are the cornerstone of most modern software, but, these concepts are often misunderstood. In this blog we try to demystify those concepts and the accepted standards embodying them, that is OpenID Connect and OAuth 2

March 20, 2024

FedCM and how OAuth Flows are affected in the Post-Third-Party Cookie Era

Third Party Cookies have been synonymous with user tracking and privacy issues. In 2021 Google put forth a plan to retire third party cookies from chromium based browsers and put for the FedCM APIs. In this blog we will be discussing this change and what it means for traditional OAuth flows.

March 13, 2024

Phishing Attacks in 2024

Over the years phishing attacks have become more sophisticated than ever. In this blog we break down how phishing attacks have evolved and how you can safeguard against them

March 07, 2024

The difference between OTP, TOTP and HOTP

One time passwords are a more secure method of authentication. They remedy a number of issues which plague traditional username-password based authentication. But with methods like TOTP and HOTP it can be confusing. In this blog we break down these methods with their benefits and downsides

February 23, 2024

Understanding Authorization code flow with PKCE

Federated identity with OAuth is one of the most popular methods of implementing authentication. It lowers sign-up friction and is more secure than other auth methods like email-password based authentication.

February 20, 2024

All You Need To Know About the Zero Trust Model

Zero Trust is an IT security model that emphasizes identity verification for every person or device trying to access resources on a private network. In this blog we go over it's core principles and practical benefits.

February 16, 2024

What is SCIM Provisioning?

Managing identities can be a pain, in the past administrators would have to manually add identifying information needed by applications about users. This process takes longer and has a high margin of error. SCIM streamlines the management of user groups and devices. In this blog we will explore how it works.

February 13, 2024

What is Credential Stuffing?

Most people are familiar with brute force attacks, where attackers attempt to guess passwords using characters at random paired with common password suggestions, but what is Credential Stuffing? In this we will go over this type of attack and how you can safeguard against it.