Ask HN: Social Auth in 2017. Is it still a requirement?

2 points by overcast 8y ago ↗ HN

What are you guys supporting as far as social auth these days? Is it still pulling larger conversions than local auth? Is local auth even needed anymore?

For every new project I start, I generally only support Facebook/Google and sometimes Twitter. Rarely do I ever add local authentication in the beginning, because it's one less aspect I have to deal with.

What's your experience? Does it hurt? Does it help? Do you personally use it, or do you prefer local auth?

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rvolk 8y ago ↗

I've been thinking the same thing. I used to start with Facebook or Twitter, and now I'm actually starting with just local auth and scrapping the social networks.

Why? I'm seeing a trend where social networks are closing or restricting their API's (ex: Facebook, LinkedIn), and so I don't want to rely on them to run my business.

Curious to learn what others think.

overcast 8y ago ↗

Yeh I really don't need anything from their API's except for one click easy authentication, and sign up. Wish this was more visible!