Authentication System
Enterprise-grade multi-method authentication with email, OAuth, magic links, 2FA, password reset, and session management.
Tagline
Zero friction. Bank-level security.
Value Proposition
Six authentication methods so users never get stuck. Enterprise security for everyone.
Who Uses This
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.
Visual comparison of all 6 authentication methods, their features, security levels, and available components
Traditional username and password authentication
Features
- Password strength validation
- Bcrypt hashing
- Remember me
- Password reset
Components
One-click sign in with Google, GitHub, Discord, Microsoft
Features
- Google OAuth
- GitHub OAuth
- Discord OAuth
- Microsoft OAuth
- Auto account linking
Components
Passwordless email authentication with one-time links
Features
- No password needed
- Email verification
- Time-limited tokens
- Secure links
Components
Extra security layer with SMS or authenticator app codes
Features
- SMS codes
- TOTP authenticator
- Backup codes
- Trusted devices
Components
Verify email ownership before account activation
Features
- Email confirmation
- Resend verification
- Expiring tokens
Components
Secure account recovery via email-based password reset
Features
- Email verification
- Time-limited tokens
- Password strength validation
Components
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Supported Methods
1. Email/Password
Traditional sign up with email and password. Password hashed with bcrypt, strength requirements enforced.
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:
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 Time | 5 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| Configuration Required | Zero-config defaults | Complex setup |
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>
);
}3. Magic Link Passwordless
One-click email authentication. No password required, ultra-secure.
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
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
"The easiest auth system I've ever integrated. Took me 10 minutes to add Google OAuth and magic links."
"Better Auth + Convex is incredibly fast. Our sign-up conversion increased 40% after switching."
"Finally, an auth system that doesn't lock me into a vendor. Love the flexibility."
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
See how much you save vs building authentication from scratch
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.
Why choose ONE's authentication over rolling your own
| Feature | ONE Platform | Custom Build |
|---|---|---|
| Development Time | 5 minutes | 2-3 months |
| Security Audits | Included | $10k+ |
| OAuth Providers | 6+ built-in | Build each one |
| 2FA Support | SMS + TOTP + Backup | Choose one |
| Password Reset | Built-in | Build custom |
| Session Management | Automatic | Complex logic |
| Multi-tenant Support | Native | Custom isolation |
| Total Cost (Year 1) | $0-120 | $50,000+ |
Next Steps
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See individual feature pages for specific authentication methods and advanced configuration options.
Ontology Alignment
How this feature maps to the 6-dimension ontology
Auth scoped to organization groups for multi-tenant isolation
Creates person entities with roles (org_owner, org_user, customer, platform_owner)
Manages user-device sessions and OAuth provider connections
Logs signup, signin, password_reset, 2fa_enabled, logout events
Capabilities
Email/Password Authentication
Traditional username/password sign up and login
OAuth Social Login
Google, GitHub, Discord, Microsoft OAuth integration
Magic Link Passwordless
One-click email authentication
Two-Factor Authentication
SMS and authenticator app 2FA
Email Verification
Verify email ownership before account activation
Password Reset Flow
Secure password recovery via email
Session Management
JWT-based persistent sessions across devices
Device Management
View and manage authenticated devices
Remember Device
Skip 2FA on trusted devices
Use Cases
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
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
User receives one-click email link, no password needed
Step by step:
1. Enter email → 2. Receive link → 3. Click link → 4. Authenticated
High-security login with phone verification
Step by step:
1. Enter password → 2. Get SMS code → 3. Enter code → 4. Authenticated
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
complex
120h
Quality Metrics
96%
99/100
100/100
✓ Audited
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