Options for passwordless authentication in Django apps

This article was originally written by Muhammed Ali on the Honeybadger Developer Blog.

Passwordless authentication is gaining popularity as a secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional password-based authentication in Django applications. This article will explore various options for implementing passwordless authentication in Django, highlighting their advantages, limitations, and considerations for choosing the right option.

In this article, we will delve into three passwordless authentication methods: email-based authentication, authentication with OAuth, and authentication with magic links.

For email-based authentication, the …

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