May 6, 2024, 6:28 p.m. | Budi Tanrim ✏️

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Q: What authentication technology do big consumer apps use?

Passwords are no longer a reliable way to keep users secure. Many new and rising authentication technologies are available. I’ve been digging this topic and I’d love to share my findings, which could be useful for product designers and builders.






Method 1: Magic links (sign up and login)


Magic links are a passwordless way to authenticate users. After signing up, you’ll get an email with a link where you can click …

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