Social Login
Authentication Method
Overview
Use caseUser authentication using existing social media accounts
Technical
Protocols
Also see
Based onOAuth 2.0 protocol
Knowledge graph stats
Claims12
Avg confidence92%
Avg freshness100%
Last updatedUpdated 3 days ago
WikidataQ7551230
Trust distribution
100% unverified
Governance
Not assessed
Social Login
concept
Authentication process using existing social media platform credentials for user login.
Compare with...requires
| Value | Trust | Confidence | Freshness | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTTPS/SSL encryption | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
| API keys from social platforms | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
primary use case
| Value | Trust | Confidence | Freshness | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| User authentication using existing social media accounts | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
integrates with
| Value | Trust | Confidence | Freshness | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Login | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
| Google Sign-In | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
| Twitter OAuth | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
| LinkedIn OAuth | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
| GitHub OAuth | ○Unverified | Moderate | Fresh | 1 |
alternative to
| Value | Trust | Confidence | Freshness | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional username/password authentication | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
| Single Sign-On (SSO) | ○Unverified | Moderate | Fresh | 1 |
based on
| Value | Trust | Confidence | Freshness | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAuth 2.0 protocol | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |
supports protocol
| Value | Trust | Confidence | Freshness | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenID Connect | ○Unverified | High | Fresh | 1 |