Nov 22I Just Want Authentication To WorkWhen I am writing an application the last thing that I care about is setting up authentication, I just want it to work! — Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user or entity. It is a fundamental security measure that is used in a wide variety of applications, including web applications, mobile apps, and APIs. The thing is, as a developer with over 20 years of experience, I just don’t…Development5 min readDevelopment5 min read
Oct 16Authentication Workflows OverviewThe landscape of applications today is broad. Similarly, the methods of authentication used is similarly varied. This section covers some of the login and authentication workflows used by applications today. These examples use FusionAuth as the IdP (identity provider), but any IdP could be used. …Auth4 min readAuth4 min read
Oct 5Hacktoberfest 2023 with FusionAuthWe’re excited to announce FusionAuth’s participation in this year’s Hacktoberfest! Hacktoberfest is a global event that takes place every October, during which developers are encouraged to contribute to open-source projects like FusionAuth. The goal is to foster a vibrant open-source community, celebrate shared knowledge, and make the world of coding…Hacktoberfest2 min readHacktoberfest2 min read
Oct 4How to Set Up an Anonymous User FlowFor many applications, a user is forced to register for application access. You want to know who the user is so you can provide them with individualized functionality and data. If your registration process requires an email or mobile phone number, registration allows you to market to your customers. This…Customloginworkflows9 min readCustomloginworkflows9 min read
Sep 18Using the FusionAuth React SDK in a React applicationThe React SDK from FusionAuth enables developers to implement the login, logout, and registration flows in a React application with ease. To show the React SDK in action, we will be using the FusionDesk application. FusionDesk is a simple help desk example application that allows users to create tickets and…Tutorial14 min readTutorial14 min read
Sep 14From ALB To Caddy — Our Wandering Path To Supporting Thousands Of Domain NamesIn the world of cloud services, offering ‘unlimited’ often feels like a stretch. But we’ve done just that. We recently unveiled support for unlimited custom domains in FusionAuth Cloud. This marked a significant milestone in our journey and changed the game for our customers. …7 min read7 min read
Sep 6Get More Value Out of FusionAuth Using the APIs for User MaintenanceSo, you have just set up FusionAuth and are excited to take your new customer identity and access management platform out for a spin. You spend some time setting up your Users, Applications, Tenants, etc. in the robust admin interface provided. Things are looking great. You have integrated your applications…API10 min readAPI10 min read
Aug 18VC Free — How We Bootstrapped FusionAuth To ProfitabilityFusionAuth operates differently from similar companies in the CIAM market. In today’s startup landscape, our position is distinct — we’re profitable, we’re doubling our revenue year to year, and we’re adding new logos to our customer roster every day. …Bootstrap10 min readBootstrap10 min read
Aug 14What happens to the tokens after an OAuth Authorization Code grant?At the end of the OAuth Authorization Code grant, after a user presents their credentials at login, a code is returned which can be exchanged for one or more tokens at the token endpoint. These tokens include an access token, an optional refresh token, and an optional id token. The…Oauth10 min readOauth10 min read
Jul 31Open Source vs. Commercial Auth ProvidersWhen it comes to building any web or mobile application, authentication is one of those areas where you generally don’t want to take on the risk yourself. Third-party authentication providers have made this their entire business and dedicate lots of time and money to make sure their solutions are performant…Identity9 min readIdentity9 min read
