Authentik

Authentik is a versatile open source Identity Provider that emphasizes flexibility in authentication and authorization. It can function as both a standalone identity solution for smaller deployments or scale to replace enterprise identity providers.

Key Features

• Authentication Methods:

  • Username/password authentication
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Social login providers
  • SAML support
  • OAuth2/OpenID Connect
  • LDAP integration
  • Proxy authentication

• Authorization Features:

  • Fine-grained access control
  • Policy-based authorization
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Group management
  • Dynamic authorization rules
  • Attribute-based access control

• Integration Capabilities:

  • Multiple protocol support
  • Reverse proxy integration
  • API access
  • Outpost system for protocol support
  • Custom flows and stages
  • Extensible architecture

• Enterprise Features:

  • High availability support
  • Scalable architecture
  • Audit logging
  • Branding customization
  • Self-service capabilities
  • Automated user provisioning

Who Should Use Authentik

Authentik is ideal for:

• Organizations seeking a self-hosted identity solution
• Teams requiring flexible authentication flows
• Enterprises needing SSO capabilities
• Projects requiring multiple protocol support
• Privacy-focused implementations
• Both small and large-scale deployments

Installation Requirements

• Docker and Docker Compose (for small deployments)
• Kubernetes (for larger deployments)
• PostgreSQL database
• Redis (optional)
• Reverse proxy (recommended)