The Future of Login: How Drupal Can Champion User Choice, Privacy, and Simplicity
Video Description
Speaker: Unnikrishnan Bhargavakurup (Unnikrishnan), Anish Anilkumar (anish.a), Dick Hardt (Dickhardt), Santhosh Raju
Login today often limits users to a few big tech providers -and compromises their privacy. Let's explore how Drupal can lead a new movement: one where users choose how they log in, safely and freely.
Prerequisite
Participants should have general familiarity with Drupal site building or administration. Basic knowledge of how social login (e.g., Google, Facebook login) works will enhance understanding, but no deep technical expertise is required.
Outline
- The problem today: Limited login choices and hidden surveillance risks.
- Our journey: Challenges in offering users more freedom without complexity.
- New possibilities: Models where users control their login method, providers can't track them, and site owners simplify setup.
- Real-world example: How we built a privacy-first Drupal module following these principles.
- Invitation: How the Drupal community can shape the future of ethical login on the open web.
Learning Objectives
- Understand limitations and privacy risks in traditional social login systems.
- Discover user-first identity models that offer freedom and privacy.
- Learn how to implement login solutions that protect user choice without adding complexity.
- Be inspired to imagine and participate in building the future of open, ethical authentication.
Experience level
Beginner
Login today often limits users to a few big tech providers -and compromises their privacy. Let's explore how Drupal can lead a new movement: one where users choose how they log in, safely and freely.
Prerequisite
Participants should have general familiarity with Drupal site building or administration. Basic knowledge of how social login (e.g., Google, Facebook login) works will enhance understanding, but no deep technical expertise is required.
Outline
- The problem today: Limited login choices and hidden surveillance risks.
- Our journey: Challenges in offering users more freedom without complexity.
- New possibilities: Models where users control their login method, providers can't track them, and site owners simplify setup.
- Real-world example: How we built a privacy-first Drupal module following these principles.
- Invitation: How the Drupal community can shape the future of ethical login on the open web.
Learning Objectives
- Understand limitations and privacy risks in traditional social login systems.
- Discover user-first identity models that offer freedom and privacy.
- Learn how to implement login solutions that protect user choice without adding complexity.
- Be inspired to imagine and participate in building the future of open, ethical authentication.
Experience level
Beginner