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What is Magic Link?
Magic links provide a way for users to authenticate without a password. The whole process of authentication with a magic link involves the user providing their email, then clicking said “magical link” to log in.
How do you implement passwordless authentication?
Passwordless authentication can be implemented in various forms: Authentication with a magic link via email: With this form of authentication, the user is asked to enter their email address. Once the user submits the email address, a unique token or code is created and stored.
How long should MagicLinks work?
Magic links expire after 1 hour. If your link expires, simply enter your email address and click Send again to receive a new link. If you would like to set up an email + password login combination for your account instead of using magic links, please see this article: How to sign up using email and password.
Is Passwordless authentication secure?
Passwordless Authentication Reduces Risk and Improves User Satisfaction. Passwordless Authentication strengthens security by eliminating risky password management practices and reducing attack vectors. It also improves user experiences by eliminating password and secrets fatigue.
Why do we need to use magic for authentication?
Magic powers authentication for thousands of amazing applications. Developers around the world rely on Magic to launch resilient user experiences that contribute to the greater good of the internet at large. “Magic links eliminate the headaches of lost or stolen passwords and protect app users.
Can a plug and play Magic Link be used?
With a few lines of code, no bloat, and zero unnecessary config, your app can support a variety of passwordless login methods. Our SDKs make it easy to get up and running with battle-tested authentication, so you can ship faster. Offer a smooth, secure alternative to login credentials with an emailed magic link.
Why are magic links important to app developers?
Developers around the world rely on Magic to launch resilient user experiences that contribute to the greater good of the internet at large. “Magic links eliminate the headaches of lost or stolen passwords and protect app users. Magic is a critical step forward for app security and UX.
How does magic protect against malicious login attacks?
Malicious login attacks are detected, blocked, and prevented based on usage patterns. SOC 2, 3rd-party testing, and SLAs are certified and compliant with the latest security standards (GDPR, ISO27001, HIPAA soon). Magic powers authentication for thousands of amazing applications.