Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Auth²

What is Auth²?

Auth² is a cutting-edge user authentication and authorization platform designed for modern web and mobile applications. It provides a comprehensive suite of authentication methods and robust team and role-based authorization features.

Who can benefit from using Auth²?

Auth² is ideal for startups and small to medium-sized businesses looking for a reliable and affordable alternative to existing authentication systems. It is also suitable for developers seeking to enhance the security and usability of their applications.

What authentication methods does Auth² support?

Currently, Auth² supports the email/password authentication method. In the future, it will support a variety of authentication methods, including email/password, social logins (such as Google, Facebook, etc.), biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), passwordless authentication, TOTP, and more.

How does Auth² handle authorization?

Auth² offers robust team and role-based authorization features, allowing you to define specific roles and permissions for different user groups. This ensures that users have access only to the resources they are authorized to use.

What makes Auth² different from other authentication platforms?

Auth² stands out due to its advanced security protocols, user-friendly interface, and focus on providing an affordable solution tailored for startups and small to medium-sized businesses. It combines cutting-edge technology with ease of use to enhance security without compromising user experience.

How easy is it to integrate Auth² with my application?

Auth² is designed to be developer-friendly, with comprehensive documentation and SDKs for popular programming languages and frameworks. This makes it easy to integrate with your web or mobile application.

Does Auth² offer support for regulatory compliance?

Yes, Auth² is built with security and compliance in mind. It supports various industry standards and regulations, helping businesses meet their compliance requirements.

What kind of support does Auth² provide to its users?

Auth² offers extensive support to its users, including detailed documentation, a knowledge base, community forums, and direct customer support for troubleshooting and guidance.

Can Auth² scale with my business?

Absolutely. Auth² is designed to scale with your business, ensuring that as your user base grows, the platform can handle increased authentication and authorization demands without compromising performance.

How secure is Auth²?

Auth² employs advanced security protocols, including encryption, secure token storage, and regular security audits, to ensure the highest level of protection for your user data and application.

Is there a free tier available for Auth²?

Yes, Auth² offers a free tier period so you can explore its features and evaluate its suitability for your needs before committing to a subscription. Read more details under the next question about pricing model.

What is the pricing model for Auth²?

Auth² operates on a subscription-based model with tiered pricing to cater to different business sizes and needs.

Free Tier

• Includes branding
• Features: All released features
• Limits:
  • Users: Up to 12,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU)
  • Teams: Up to 1,000
  • Roles: Limited roles

Startup Tier (Without Branding)

• Features: All released features (Note: TOTP via SMS* is not free)
• Limits:
  • Users: Up to 50,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU)
  • Teams: Up to 5,000
  • Roles: Up to 5
• Affordable Monthly Fee: TBD

Enterprise Tier (Without Branding)

• Features: All released features (Note: TOTP via SMS* is not free)
• Limits:
  • Users: Unlimited Monthly Active Users (MAU)
  • Teams: Unlimited teams
  • Roles: Unlimited roles
• Enterpise Monthly Fee: based on MAU, number of teams and roles (TBD).

By offering different tiers, Auth² ensures that businesses of all sizes can find a suitable plan to meet their authentication and authorization needs.

What features does Auth² currently offer?

Currently, the Auth² offers a comprehensive user authentication platform for modern web applications with the following key features:

• Authentication Methods: Email/password.
• Security: Industry-standard security protocols, and encrypted data storage.
• User Management: Intuitive dashboard for managing users.
• Developer-Friendly: Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for quick integration with the node framework Next JS.
• Supported Environments: Development and Production

What ultimate features will Auth² offer in the near future?

Ultimately, the Auth² will be offering a comprehensive user authentication and authorization platform for modern web and mobile applications with the following features:

• Authentication Methods: Email/password, social logins (Google, Facebook, etc.), biometric authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), passwordless authentication, TOTP, and more.
• Authorization: Enterprise, Team and role-based access control, customizable user roles, and permissions.
• Security: Industry-standard security protocols, JWT-based sessions, encrypted data storage, and real-time threat detection.
• User Management: Intuitive dashboard for managing users, roles, and permissions.
• Developer-Friendly: Easy-to-use SDKs and APIs for quick integration with Next JS and other programming languages and frameworks.
• Analytics and Monitoring: Advanced analytics and monitoring tools to track user activity and authentication metrics such as Monthly Active Users (MAU), Signed-up total users, Monthly Logins,Monthly signups, Session Time and more.
• Supported Environments: Development, Production, and more (you can use any name).

How can I get started with Auth²?

Getting started with Auth² is simple:

1. Sign up for an Auth² account: Sign up here (opens in a new tab).
2. Sign in to your Auth² account: Sign in here (opens in a new tab).
3. Create a key for your first app/project.
4. Follow the integration guide for Next.js. Use the key you created in the previous step.
5. Deploy your application to the development environment and test the Auth² system by signing up and signing in to your application.
6. For additional applications, create keys for each one and integrate them as per the integration guide.
7. Upgrade your plan when necessary.

By following these steps, you'll be able to seamlessly integrate Auth² into your applications and enhance your authentication processes.