Features & Capabilities
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Key Use Cases
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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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