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Forward Auth

Updated Feb 05, 2023 ·

Basic Authentication​

Basic authentication protects your apps by checking who can access them but limited and less secure.

  • Basic auth is good for simple password protection.
  • It’s easy to crack and not ideal for bigger setups.
  • For stronger security, you need more advanced options.

Using Forward Auth with Auth0​

Forward Auth acts as a gatekeeper for your apps. It improves authentication by connecting with Auth0, a cloud-based authentication service.

  • Forward Auth sits with Traefik to control access.
  • Apps use Auth0 libraries to manage users and groups.
  • This setup enables single sign-on (SSO) across your apps.

When a user tries to access an app, Traefik checks with Forward Auth and Auth0 to confirm access. This way, you get better security and easier user management compared to basic auth.