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An Overview of the Kalp Studio Authentication

In today’s digital landscape, secure access to APIs and services is crucial for maintaining data integrity and protecting user information. Kalp Studio recognises this need and offers a comprehensive suite of authentication options that ensure robust security for developers integrating with its API Gateway.

Single Sign-On (SSO) is a user authentication process allowing users to access multiple applications with a single login credentials. Kalp Studio has adopted SSO to streamline user authentication, enhance security, and simplify user access across its ecosystem. In this blog, we will explore how Kalp Studio leverages SSO for seamless authentication, the benefits it brings, and how it works within its platform.

Before diving into how Kalp Studio Authentication works, let’s quickly overlook what SSO is.

What is SSO?

SSO enables users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple software systems without needing to log in again. This process significantly reduces the burden of managing multiple credentials, minimises password fatigue, and improves security by centralising the authentication process.

Why Kalp Studio Chose SSO for Authentication

Kalp Studio has integrated SSO into its authentication process to achieve a smoother user experience and higher security standards. Here’s why SSO is the preferred method for authentication at Kalp Studio:

  • User Experience: SSO simplifies the login process by allowing users to access various applications with single credentials. This means users can quickly move between different services offered by Kalp Studio without needing to log in separately each time.
  • Enhanced Security: SSO minimises the number of attack surfaces for unauthorised access by centralising the authentication process. Kalp Studio’s SSO setup ensures that authentication is secure, reducing the risks of phishing attacks and weak password use.
  • Centralised User Management: SSO allows Kalp Studio to manage user access from a centralised point. Adding or revoking user access is efficient, and changes are automatically propagated across all connected applications.
  • Integration with Popular Identity Providers: Kalp Studio’s SSO solution can integrate with popular identity providers like Google, Microsoft, and Okta. This flexibility allows users to authenticate using already familiar services, improving the adoption rate and making it easier for businesses to integrate Kalp Studio into their existing workflows.

Now that we have discussed the SSO and why Kalp Studio uses SSO, it’s time to see how it works on the platform.

Kalp Studio Authentication

  • If you’re new to Kalp Studio, navigate to the Official Site, and click the Sign Up button to create a new account. If you already have an account, then log in. For more information about signing up and logging in to Kalp Studio, refer to the documentation here.
  • Once you have created your profile or are logged in, you will be redirected to Kalp Studio’s Application page, where you can see all the applications, services, and products.

Kalp Studio Dashboard

In the top right corner, you can see the initials of the username, indicating that you have successfully created your account.

To learn more about your profile and edit it if you wish, click the Personal Info button on the sidebar.

  • To test the SSO functionality, navigate to different Kalp Studio products and see that you are already signed in with the same user profile. Given below are the examples.

Kalp Studio Console

Kalp Studio Console

BUILD Hackathon

BUILD Hackathon

Kalp Bot

Kalp Bot

With Kalp Studio, we can adjust our authentication and account management preferences.

Adjusting Your Preferences and Account Management

On your Kalp Studio Dashboard’s sidebar, click on the Settings button.

Settings

In the Settings page, you can see two tabs:

  • Change Password
  • Two Factor Authentication

Change Password

Sometimes you need to change your password for many reasons, and in the Kalp Studio Authentication, you have this feature, to change your password, click on the Change Password row, and you’ll be redirected to a form where you can alter your password details of your choice.

Change Password

Once you have filled in your new password and details, click on Update Password, and you can log in using the new password.

Two Factor Authentication

To enhance the security of your account, you can also enable Two-factor authentication. You can choose where to receive an OTP to enable it (mobile or e-mail).

Two Factor Authentication

Delete Account

Click the Other Settings tab to delete your Kalp Studio account. You can see the option to delete your account. If you wish to do so, you can click the Delete button.

Delete Account

Once you click the Delete button, you will see a pop-up indicating that your account will be deleted within 59 days. If you wish to do so, click on Yes.

Confirm Delete

Note: If you log in within 59 days, your account will be reactivated.

Conclusion

Kalp Studio’s adoption of Single Sign-On (SSO) is a testament to its commitment to providing customers with a secure, user-friendly experience. By leveraging industry-standard protocols and supporting various identity providers, Kalp Studio ensures that users can access its suite of tools with ease and security. Integrating advanced security measures like MFA, token encryption, and role-based access control further solidifies SSO as a robust solution for authentication needs. As a result, Kalp Studio can deliver a seamless and secure user experience, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to optimise their authentication processes.

Check out our official documentation here to continue exploring what more Kalp Studio can do. If you have any queries, join our Discord server and let’s continue the discussion there.

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