Email and password authentication should be a last resort (rant)
a year ago
- #security
- #webauthn
- #authentication
- Email + password authentication is considered the worst method due to multiple issues like password reuse, complex rules, and frequent password resets.
- Social logins offer convenience and security but depend on third parties and raise privacy concerns.
- License keys provide a simple UX but are prone to sharing and phishing.
- Magic links or email codes eliminate passwords but have delivery delays and awkward UX.
- Webauthn is the best current option, offering security and good UX with passwordless logins, though it's complex to implement and device-dependent.