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Features & Capabilities

Discover what makes authentik the ideal solution for your identity needs

Key Use Cases

Discover how organizations leverage authentik to solve their identity challenges

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Provide employees with one login for all internal applications and services, simplifying access and improving security.

Customer Identity Management

Manage user accounts for your SaaS product or customer portal with a flexible, customizable solution.

Zero Trust Security Implementation

Enforce strict access controls based on user identity, device, location, and behavior for comprehensive security.

Legacy Application Integration

Add modern authentication to older applications through a proxy provider, extending the application's use.

Remote Access Gateway

Securely access internal servers and services (SSH, RDP, VNC) without VPN, simplifying remote access.

Multi-factor Authentication Hub

Centralize and standardize MFA across all your systems for consistent security and user experience.

Self-service User Management

Allow users to reset passwords and manage their own profiles, reducing IT support burden.

API Security

Secure APIs with OAuth2/OpenID Connect tokens and fine-grained permissions for robust application security.

Core Identity Management

authentik provides a comprehensive set of identity management capabilities

Self-host Anywhere

Run authentik on your own infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) for complete control over your identity data.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Provide unified log in processes across multiple applications with support for industry-standard protocols.

Multi-factor Authentication

Secure your accounts with TOTP, WebAuthn/Passkeys in hardware or software.

Conditional Access

Create granular policies based on user attributes, time, location, and more for precise access control.

Passkey Support

Enable passwordless authentication using WebAuthn/Passkeys for a more secure login experience.

Open-source Transparency

Full visibility into the code for security auditing and customization to meet your specific needs.

Advanced Security

Protect your organization with enterprise-grade security features

GeoIP / Impossible Travel Detection

Identify suspicious login attempts based on GeoIP location and travel patterns to prevent unauthorized access.

Session Binding

Automatically bind sessions to specific geolocations or networks for enhanced security and control.

FIPS Compliance

Meet federal security standards with authentik's robust security architecture.

Audit Logging

Track changes with field-level detail for comprehensive security monitoring and compliance.

Zero Trust Architecture

Implement zero trust principles with fine-grained access controls and continuous verification.

Secure Remote Access

Access remote machines via RDP, SSH, and VNC through authentik's secure gateway.

Seamless Integration

Connect authentik to your existing applications and services

OAuth2/OpenID Connect

Integrate with modern applications using industry-standard OAuth2 and OpenID Connect protocols.

SAML2

Connect to enterprise applications with SAML2 support for secure authentication.

LDAP

Support for applications with LDAP integration capabilities.

RADIUS

Enable network device authentication with RADIUS protocol support.

SCIM

Automate user provisioning with SCIM support for streamlined user management.

Application Proxy

Provide SSO for applications without native support by using authentik's proxy capabilities.

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