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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