Prompt
I don't want to manage identity servers myself
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Oct 2, 2026
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That makes sense — if you don’t want to run your own identity server, the usual options are:
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Use a managed identity provider (IdP)
Examples: Auth0, Okta, Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS Cognito, Google Identity, Firebase Auth. -
Use your platform’s built-in auth
If you’re on a cloud ecosystem, this can reduce setup and maintenance. -
Delegate to an enterprise SSO provider
If your users are employees or partners, SAML/OIDC with their existing IdP often avoids you hosting anything. -
Use a “hosted auth” service
These handle login pages, token issuance, password resets, MFA, and user lifecycle for you.
If you tell me:
- what kind of app you’re building,
- who your users are, and
- what stack/cloud you’re on,
I can recommend the simplest no-identity-server setup.