Authentication Lifecycle#
When users authenticate, an authentication pipeline runs and the user begins an SSO session. Operators can use the following guides to understand the behavior of the SSO session and related lifecycle operations.
Single Sign-On
An authentication profile takes care of maintaining logged in sessions. When the user returns with an existing login session, the user can avoid re-authentication if particular requirements are satisfied.
Multi-factor Authentication
When users sign in with multiple factors, the second factor can be invoked conditionally. The multi-factor authentication guide explains how factors work during SSO sessions.
Logout
Users can terminate their sessions at the authentication profile with a logout operation. The Logout guide explains the details behind terminating SSO sessions.
Automatic Login
Some authenticators allow the user to automatically log in after some authentication management operations, without needing to provide additional information. The Automatic Login guide explains how that works.