Scott and Wes serve up the pros and cons of modern authentication methods like magic links, 2FA, and SMS codes. Learn how each technique works, the security trade-offs, and what might be the best approach for your apps.

Show Notes * 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! * 00:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io. * 00:34 Logging in Verification. * 01:09 Magic Links. + 01:24 Pros of magic links. + 03:50 How magic links work. + 04:25 Cons to magic links. * 06:21 Magic Sessions. + 06:37 Using email verification. + 07:12 Using code verification. + 07:55 Previously trusted device verification. + 08:14 Classic email and verification process. + 09:54 Email Code. * 10:51 Gmail verification options. * 12:01 OAuth.

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