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authentik

Open-source Identity Provider focused on flexibility and seamless enterprise integration.

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LicenseGPL-3.0
GitHub stars18.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Passkeys WebauthnSingle Sign OnOidc Saml IdpDevopsSecurityIdentity Provider
Overview

Why consider authentik?

authentik is an open-source Identity Provider (IdP) written in Python and Go by Jens Langhammer. It supports OAuth2, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML 2.0, LDAP, and WebAuthn/Passkeys, featuring dynamic execution stages, enterprise user directories, and single sign-on (SSO) portals.

Guided learning

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of authentik

authentik secures internal applications and SaaS tools with customizable multi-factor authentication pipelines.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1wget https://goauthentik.io/docker-compose.yml
2docker-compose up -d

authentik is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0).

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authentik FAQs

authentik is listed as a Security tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

authentik is listed under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

authentik is listed as an alternative to Ping Identity. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.