Over the top auth strategies (Friends)
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Auth Strategies
Magic links and one-time passcodes (OTPs) are gaining traction as alternatives to traditional passwords, offering unique advantages and challenges. highlights that magic links eliminate the need to store passwords, reducing security risks, but they can disrupt user flow due to email delays 1. notes that OTPs, while more secure, can still face delivery issues and require users to remember or copy codes 2. He emphasizes the balance between security and usability, stating, "You need to adjust to where the users are coming from" 3.
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User Experience
User experience is a critical factor in the adoption of magic links and OTPs. explains that delayed email delivery can significantly disrupt the login process, leading to user frustration 4. adds that corporate link checkers can prematurely expire links, complicating access further 4. He shares, "We've gone to some pretty extensive lengths to try to fix that problem," highlighting the ongoing challenges in optimizing these authentication methods 1.