Amazon Cognito

Amazon Cognito is a cloud service that manages user authentication and authorization for applications. It has two main parts: user pools and identity pools. User pools store user profiles and handle login, while identity pools give users access to AWS resources.

You can let users sign in with usernames and passwords, or through social accounts like Google and Facebook. The service also supports business login systems through SAML and OpenID Connect. It includes security features like password requirements, account verification through email or SMS, and protection against suspicious login attempts.

Cognito offers three pricing levels: Lite for basic needs, Essentials with standard security, and Plus with advanced threat protection. The free tier includes 10,000 active users monthly, making it easy to start.

Getting started with Amazon Cognito requires these steps:

• Create an AWS account and go to the Cognito console. Choose whether you need a user pool for authentication or an identity pool for AWS access.

• Set up your user pool by choosing which login methods to allow, such as email and password or social providers. Pick security options like password rules and verification methods.

• Add the authentication code to your app using AWS SDKs or AWS Amplify. These tools provide ready-made code for common tasks like sign-up and login screens.

• Test your setup by creating test users and trying different login flows. Use the management console to see user activity and troubleshoot issues.

• Customize the look of login screens using the visual editor, or build completely custom interfaces using the API.

For advanced needs, you can add multi-factor authentication, connect business identity systems, or create custom authentication flows with AWS Lambda functions.

• User pools for managing accounts

• Social login with Google, Facebook, Apple

• Enterprise federation via SAML and OIDC

• Passwordless authentication options

• Multi-factor authentication support

• Advanced security and threat detection

• Customizable login pages

• AWS service access control

• Email and SMS verification

• Lambda triggers for custom workflows

• Mobile and web SDK support

• Compliance with security standards