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Hanko

Passkey-first authentication and user management solution with FIDO2 WebAuthn support.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars5.5k
Last commit6 days ago
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Fido2 Webauthn ServerPasswordless IdentityHanko AuthPasskey AuthenticationSecurity
Overview

Why consider Hanko?

Hanko is an open-source passkey-first authentication and identity server written in Go and TypeScript. Hanko replaces traditional passwords with biometric passkeys (Touch ID, Face ID, Windows Hello) and email magic links, providing embedded web components and a management dashboard.

Guided learning

Learn Hanko by building

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

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Overview of Hanko

Hanko provides biometric passkey login widgets and session validation APIs for web applications.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d -p 8000:8000 teamhanko/hanko:latest

Hanko is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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Hanko FAQs

Hanko is listed as a Developer Tools 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.

Hanko is listed under the AGPL-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.

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