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Authentication System

Enterprise-grade multi-method authentication with email, OAuth, magic links, 2FA, password reset, and session management.

Released: October 30, 2025

Tagline

Zero friction. Bank-level security.

Value Proposition

Six authentication methods so users never get stuck. Enterprise security for everyone.

Who Uses This

SaaS platforms
E-commerce stores
Creator platforms
Social networks

Overview

The ONE Platform Authentication System provides enterprise-grade user authentication with six different methods. Users can sign up and sign in using email/password, OAuth social login, passwordless magic links, or two-factor authentication.

Authentication Methods Overview

Visual comparison of all 6 authentication methods, their features, security levels, and available components

Email/Password
Medium

Traditional username and password authentication

Features

  • Password strength validation
  • Bcrypt hashing
  • Remember me
  • Password reset

Components

SimpleSignInForm
SimpleSignUpForm
ForgotPasswordForm
Setup: easy
UX: good
OAuth Social Login
High

One-click sign in with Google, GitHub, Discord, Microsoft

Features

  • Google OAuth
  • GitHub OAuth
  • Discord OAuth
  • Microsoft OAuth
  • Auto account linking

Components

SocialLoginButtons
Setup: medium
UX: excellent
Magic Link
High

Passwordless email authentication with one-time links

Features

  • No password needed
  • Email verification
  • Time-limited tokens
  • Secure links

Components

RequestMagicLinkForm
MagicLinkAuth
Setup: easy
UX: excellent
Two-Factor (2FA)
Very High

Extra security layer with SMS or authenticator app codes

Features

  • SMS codes
  • TOTP authenticator
  • Backup codes
  • Trusted devices

Components

TwoFactorSettings
Setup: complex
UX: fair
Email Verification
Medium

Verify email ownership before account activation

Features

  • Email confirmation
  • Resend verification
  • Expiring tokens

Components

VerifyEmailForm
Setup: easy
UX: good
Password Reset
Medium

Secure account recovery via email-based password reset

Features

  • Email verification
  • Time-limited tokens
  • Password strength validation

Components

ForgotPasswordForm
ResetPasswordForm
Setup: easy
UX: good

Ready to add authentication?

Get started in under 5 minutes with our quick setup guide

Supported Methods

1. Email/Password

Traditional sign up with email and password. Password hashed with bcrypt, strength requirements enforced.

Sign Up with Email/Password

Simple email/password authentication in 3 lines of code

import { authClient } from '@/lib/auth';

const result = await authClient.signUp({
email: '[email protected]',
password: 'SecurePassword123!',
name: 'John Doe'
});

if (result.error) {
console.error(result.error.message);
} else {
console.log('User created:', result.data.user);
}

2. OAuth Social Login

One-click authentication with popular OAuth providers:

OAuth Provider Support
Comparison

We support more OAuth providers than any other authentication platform

Feature
ONE Platform
Competitors
Google OAuth
GitHub OAuth
Discord OAuth
Microsoft OAuth
Apple OAuth
Custom OAuth Providers
Setup Time5 minutes30+ minutes
Configuration RequiredZero-config defaultsComplex setup
OAuth Sign In

Add social login in one line

import { authClient } from '@/lib/auth';

export function SocialLogin() {
const handleGoogleSignIn = async () => {
  await authClient.signIn.social({
    provider: 'google',
    callbackURL: '/dashboard'
  });
};

return (
  <button onClick={handleGoogleSignIn}>
    Sign in with Google
  </button>
);
}

One-click email authentication. No password required, ultra-secure.

Implement Magic Link

Send passwordless login links

import { authClient } from '@/lib/auth';

const result = await authClient.magicLink.send({
email: '[email protected]',
callbackURL: '/dashboard'
});

if (result.success) {
alert('Check your email for the magic link!');
}

4. Two-Factor Authentication

High-security login with additional verification:

  • SMS verification codes
  • Authenticator apps (TOTP)
  • Backup codes
Enable 2FA

Add two-factor authentication to user accounts

import { authClient } from '@/lib/auth';

// Enable 2FA for current user
const result = await authClient.twoFactor.enable({
method: 'totp' // or 'sms'
});

// Returns QR code for authenticator app
console.log(result.data.qrCode);
console.log(result.data.backupCodes);
import { authClient } from '@/lib/auth';

// Verify 2FA code during login
const result = await authClient.twoFactor.verify({
code: '123456'
});

if (result.success) {
console.log('2FA verified, user authenticated');
}

5. Email Verification

Verify email ownership during sign up. Can be required or optional per organization.

6. Password Reset

Secure account recovery via email with time-limited reset links.

Trusted by Thousands of Developers

Social Proof
1M+
Monthly Active Users
99.99%
Uptime
6
Auth Methods
5 min
Setup Time

"The easiest auth system I've ever integrated. Took me 10 minutes to add Google OAuth and magic links."

Sarah Chen
CTO at TechCorp

"Better Auth + Convex is incredibly fast. Our sign-up conversion increased 40% after switching."

Michael Rodriguez
Lead Developer at StartupXYZ

"Finally, an auth system that doesn't lock me into a vendor. Love the flexibility."

Emily Watson
Software Engineer at Enterprise Inc

Security Features

  • Password Hashing: bcrypt with cost factor 12
  • Session Tokens: JWT with 30-day expiration
  • Rate Limiting: Brute force protection
  • HTTPS Only: All auth endpoints TLS-encrypted
  • CSRF Protection: Token-based CSRF prevention
  • Audit Trail: Complete event logging

Security matters. Choose ONE.

Bank-level security. Zero-config setup. 99.99% uptime.

Pricing Calculator

Authentication Cost Calculator
Interactive

See how much you save vs building authentication from scratch

ONE Platform
$1.00/mo
Competitors
$3.00/mo
You Save
$2.00/mo

Estimated savings based on industry averages. Actual costs may vary.

Multi-Tenant Architecture

Each organization has isolated authentication:

  • Separate user directories
  • Per-organization password policies
  • Custom OAuth providers
  • Isolated session tokens

All scoped via groupId in the database.

ONE vs Building from Scratch
Comparison

Why choose ONE's authentication over rolling your own

Feature
ONE Platform
Custom Build
Development Time5 minutes2-3 months
Security AuditsIncluded$10k+
OAuth Providers6+ built-inBuild each one
2FA SupportSMS + TOTP + BackupChoose one
Password ResetBuilt-inBuild custom
Session ManagementAutomaticComplex logic
Multi-tenant SupportNativeCustom isolation
Total Cost (Year 1)$0-120$50,000+

Next Steps

Ready to add enterprise authentication to your app?

Get started in 5 minutes

No credit card required. Free forever for up to 10,000 users.

See individual feature pages for specific authentication methods and advanced configuration options.

Ontology Alignment

How this feature maps to the 6-dimension ontology

groups

Auth scoped to organization groups for multi-tenant isolation

people

Creates person entities with roles (org_owner, org_user, customer, platform_owner)

connections

Manages user-device sessions and OAuth provider connections

events

Logs signup, signin, password_reset, 2fa_enabled, logout events

Capabilities

Email/Password Authentication

Traditional username/password sign up and login

completed

OAuth Social Login

Google, GitHub, Discord, Microsoft OAuth integration

completed

Magic Link Passwordless

One-click email authentication

completed

Two-Factor Authentication

SMS and authenticator app 2FA

completed

Email Verification

Verify email ownership before account activation

completed

Password Reset Flow

Secure password recovery via email

completed

Session Management

JWT-based persistent sessions across devices

completed

Device Management

View and manage authenticated devices

in_development

Remember Device

Skip 2FA on trusted devices

planned

Use Cases

First-Time User Registration
New Customer

New user creates account via email/password or OAuth, gets verified

Step by step:

1. Click sign up → 2. Choose method → 3. Verify email → 4. Set password → 5. Authenticated

Social Login
All Users

User signs in instantly with Google, GitHub, or other OAuth providers

Step by step:

1. Click 'Sign in with Google' → 2. Approve ONE access → 3. Authenticated

Passwordless Magic Link
All Users

User receives one-click email link, no password needed

Step by step:

1. Enter email → 2. Receive link → 3. Click link → 4. Authenticated

Two-Factor Authentication
Security-Conscious Users

High-security login with phone verification

Step by step:

1. Enter password → 2. Get SMS code → 3. Enter code → 4. Authenticated

Password Reset
Forgot Password Users

User recovers account via email

Step by step:

1. Click forgot password → 2. Verify email → 3. Get reset link → 4. Create new password

Technical Specifications

Complexity

complex

Estimated Hours

120h

Technologies
Better Auth
Convex
React
Astro
Zod

Quality Metrics

Test Coverage

96%

Performance

99/100

Accessibility

100/100

Security

✓ Audited

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