Authentication Systems

Authentication Systems are the different ways WeWeb can manage sign in, sessions, and authenticated access for your app.

They work alongside Users, Roles, and backend access rules, so you can protect pages, collections, and API endpoints.

What an Authentication System does

• Lets users sign in (for example with email/password, magic links, or a third-party login method)
• Keeps users signed in with a session
• Makes the signed-in user available in your app (for example to show a profile or protect content)

How to set up an Authentication System (high level)

1. Go to Data & API → Authentication.
2. If this is your first time opening the Authentication area, WeWeb will prompt you to choose an Authentication System to set up.
3. Follow the setup steps for that system (keys, URLs, or provider settings).
4. Save, then test by signing in with a test user.

Switch authentication system (later)

If you need to change your Authentication System:

1. Go to Data & API → Authentication.
2. Open Configuration.
3. Click Switch authentication system.

All Authentication Systems

Below is a quick view of available Authentication Systems. Click one to open its setup guide.

WeWeb Auth

Ready-made authentication system managed by WeWeb.

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Supabase

Connect Supabase authentication to your Supabase project.

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Auth0

Use Auth0 Universal Login and managed identity features.

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Custom Auth

Bring your own authentication system and manage session/user yourself.

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OpenID Connect

Connect any OpenID Connect provider (Okta, Azure AD, Keycloak, etc.).

Learn more