828: Logging in Verification: Magic Links, 2FA, SMS Codes
Sep 30, 2024•15 min
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Episode description
Scott and Wes serve up the pros and cons of modern authentication methods like magic links, 2FA, and SMS codes. Learn how each technique works, the security trade-offs, and what might be the best approach for your apps.
Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
00:34 Logging in Verification.
01:09 Magic Links. 01:24 Pros of magic links.
03:50 How magic links work.
04:25 Cons to magic links.
06:21 Magic Sessions. 06:37 Using email verification.
07:12 Using code verification.
07:55 Previously trusted device verification.
08:14 Classic email and verification process.
09:54 Email Code.
10:51 Gmail verification options.
12:01 OAuth.
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