SMRTR ProgrammingJan 20, 2026Lobsters

Designing a service with IndieAuth and email-based login

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James Gallagher discusses designing authentication systems that combine IndieAuth (domain-based login) with traditional email/password authentication. He outlines data structure requirements, user capabilities, and UX considerations to prevent users from getting locked out of their accounts by ensuring they always have at least one verified authentication method available.

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