Auth learning guides

Resources to help you get the most out of Kinde

Overview

Overview
Authentication guide
Ready to learn how to keep your company’s systems secure? Dive into our guide to authentication, including authentication types, factors and more.

Types and methods

Types and methods
Types and methods overview
Unsure which type of authentication is right for your platform? Discover everything you need to know about authentication types and methods.

Types and methods
Passwordless
Curious about exploring the benefits of passwordless authentication? Discover how passwordless works and how it stacks up to multi-factor authentication.

Types and methods
SSO
Thinking about using single sign-on in your app or company? Discover what you need to know about SSO authentication.

Types and methods
ADFS
Wondering if Active Directory Federation Service (ADFS) is the right SSO solution for you? Discover why many businesses are moving away from this approach.

Types and methods
MFA
Thinking about elevating your app or platform’s security? Discover how multi-factor authentication (MFA) can safeguard your systems.

Types and methods
JSON Web Tokens
Interested in learning more about JSON Web Tokens? From JWT structure to how they work, we reveal everything you need to know about this open standard.

Types and methods
Refresh tokens
Are you using access tokens but looking to strengthen your platform security? Learn how refresh tokens can balance UX with data protection and security.

Types and methods
SP vs IdP
Not sure about how SP-initiated SSO differs from IdP-initiated SSO? Discover what you need to know about these different approaches to SSO.

Types and methods
JSON Web Key Sets
Want to learn how JSON Web Key Sets can boost the security of your app or platform? Here’s what you need to know.

Types and methods
JWT Claims
Curious about how JSON Web Token Claims work? Dive into the important elements of JWT Claims and the role they play in app security.

Types and methods
Token-based authentication
Curious about how token-based authentication works? Discover the different types of token-based authentication and the benefits of these methods.

Types and methods
Social SSO
Thinking about using social logins in your app or platform? Discover the benefits of social logins for users and companies.

Protocols

Protocols
Protocols overview
Trying to pick the right authentication protocol for your app, platform or team? Discover the most common types and which one could be best for you.

Protocols
SAML
Curious about how SAML authentication works? Dive into our comprehensive guide for everything you need to know about SAML.

Protocols
OAuth 2.0
Interested in how OAuth 2.0 works? Discover everything you need to know about the OAuth 2.0 authorization framework.

Protocols
OAuth 2.0 flows
Ready to learn how OAuth 2.0 flows work? Discover the key types of OAuth flows and how to pick the right flow for your app.

Protocols
OAuth 2.0 grant types
Unsure about which OAuth grant type is right for your platform? Discover what you need to know about picking the right OAuth grant type.

Protocols
Open ID Connect
Curious about how the Open ID Connect protocol works? Discover the benefits of OIDC and how it works for apps and developers.

Protocols
Kerberos
Wondering how Kerberos authentication works and whether it's right for your company? Dive into everything you need to know about this authentication protocol.

Protocols
LDAP
Are you considering using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) in your company? Discover how this protocol works and its benefits.

Protocols
SAML vs OAuth
Want to understand the difference between SAML and OAuth 2.0? Discover how these open standards work hand in hand.

Identity

Identity
Identity overview
Want to learn how Customer Identity and Access Management works? Discover the benefits of CIAM and how it compares to IAM.

Identity
Authentication vs Authorization
Curious about the difference between authentication and authorization? Discover the key differences between in this complete guide.

Identity
User management
Interested in SaaS user management? Discover everything you need to know about user management for SaaS tools and what solutions you can leverage.

Identity
Role-Based Access Control
Are you curious about how Role-Based Access Control works? Discover everything you need to know about RBAC and user permissions.

Identity
Attribute-Based Access Control
Unsure if attribute-based access control is right for your company? Discover how ABAC stacks up against RBAC.

Identity
SCIM
Are you harnessing the power of SCIM Provisioning? Find out how the System for Cross-Domain Identity Management works and its benefits.

Identity
Roles and permissions
Want to learn how user roles and permissions work in access management? Discover how to set your company up for success.

Identity
Access control models
Not sure which access control model is right for your company? Discover the five key types of access control models you need to know about.

Passwords

Passwords
OTP vs HOTP vs TOTP
Curious about the difference between OTP, HOTP and TOTP? We dive into what each type of one-time password means and which could be best for your use case.

Passwords
Bcrypt
Looking to level up the security of your password storage? Learn how Bcrypt hashing can help you balance security and usability.

Passwords
HMAC
Thinking about using Hash-Based Message Authentication Codes? Here’s what you need to know about using this message authentication method.

Passwords
Password hashing
Not sure how password hashing works? We reveal how password hashing and salting can work together to increase an app’s security.

Security

Security
API security
Looking for a comprehensive guide to API security? Dive into everything you need to know, including eight best practice recommendations.