What is passwordless login?
Passwordless login refers to a method of logging into an account or system without using a password. Instead of entering a password, a user is verified through other means such as a one-time code sent to their email or phone number, biometric authentication like fingerprint or facial recognition, or a security key.
For example, when logging into a website or application with a passwordless login, a user might receive a one-time verification code via SMS or email, which they can enter to gain access to their account. Alternatively, they might use a fingerprint scan or facial recognition to authenticate themselves.
Use cases of Passwordless login
Passwordless login can be used in the following ways:
- E-commerce websites: to make the checkout process faster and more secure by eliminating the need for users to remember and enter a password.
- Enterprise applications: to secure sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access to company resources.
- Banking and financial services: to provide secure access to banking and financial services without requiring users to remember and enter a password.
- Healthcare applications: to secure electronic health records and other sensitive patient data.
Whether it is a headless CMS or a blog, start using passwordless login.
Auth0 is a good place to start, and I have a tutorial on how to use Auth0 with WordPress.
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