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828: Logging in Verification: Magic Links, 2FA, SMS Codes

828: Logging in Verification: Magic Links, 2FA, SMS Codes

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 Welcome to...

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats · Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

September 30, 202415m 20s

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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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