Authentication Services

Authentication services provide a robust and secure way to manage user identities and access control for your applications. Our platform offers flexible solutions that integrate seamlessly with your existing workflows.

Key Features

• User Management: Create, update, and delete user accounts with ease.
• Social Login: Integrate popular social identity providers (e.g., Google, Facebook, Twitter).
• OAuth 2.0 & OpenID Connect: Support for industry-standard protocols for secure authorization and authentication.
• Customizable Flows: Adapt authentication processes to your specific application needs.
• Token Management: Secure handling of authentication tokens (JWT, etc.).
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Enhance security with additional verification steps.

Getting Started

1. Setting up Authentication

To begin using authentication services, you first need to configure your authentication provider. This typically involves creating an application registration within your chosen identity provider or within the App Services console.

2. User Registration and Login

You can implement user registration and login flows using our SDKs. Below is a simplified example of how to initiate a social login flow using our JavaScript SDK.

import { AuthClient } from '@msdn/app-services/auth';

const authClient = new AuthClient({
    clientId: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID',
    redirectUri: 'YOUR_REDIRECT_URI'
});

async function signInWithGoogle() {
    try {
        await authClient.googleSignIn();
        console.log('Redirecting to Google for authentication...');
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('Error initiating Google sign-in:', error);
    }
}

// Call this function when a user clicks a "Sign in with Google" button
// signInWithGoogle();
                

3. Handling Authentication Callbacks

After a user successfully authenticates with a third-party provider, they will be redirected back to your specified redirectUri. Your application should be set up to receive and process the authentication token or code returned in the URL.

import { AuthClient } from '@msdn/app-services/auth';

const authClient = new AuthClient({
    clientId: 'YOUR_CLIENT_ID',
    redirectUri: 'YOUR_REDIRECT_URI'
});

async function handleAuthCallback() {
    try {
        const authResult = await authClient.getAuthResultFromUrl();
        if (authResult && authResult.accessToken) {
            console.log('Authentication successful!');
            // Store the token, fetch user profile, and redirect the user
            localStorage.setItem('authToken', authResult.accessToken);
            // Fetch user details, e.g., using authClient.getUserInfo()
            // window.location.href = '/dashboard';
        } else {
            console.warn('No valid authentication result found.');
        }
    } catch (error) {
        console.error('Error processing authentication callback:', error);
    }
}

// Call this function when your application loads or on the redirect page
// handleAuthCallback();
                

API Reference

For a comprehensive list of available methods and parameters, please refer to the detailed Authentication API Reference.

Security Best Practices

• Always use HTTPS for all communication.
• Store authentication tokens securely (e.g., in HTTP-only cookies or secure local storage).
• Validate tokens on your backend before granting access to protected resources.
• Implement appropriate error handling and user feedback mechanisms.
• Regularly review your security configurations and update dependencies.