Hanko provides an open-source authentication solution that integrates passkeys, two-factor authentication, and single sign-on capabilities, enabling developers to implement secure, passwordless login systems. This technology addresses the challenges of traditional password management by offering a scalable and customizable user authentication framework that enhances security and user experience.
Funding
$3.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional password-based authentication systems are vulnerable to phishing, brute-force attacks, and credential stuffing, leading to security breaches and compromised user accounts. Managing passwords creates friction for users, resulting in forgotten passwords, password reuse across multiple sites, and reliance on weak passwords.
Solution
Hanko provides an open-source authentication and user management solution that enables developers to implement secure, passwordless login systems leveraging passkeys, two-factor authentication (2FA), and single sign-on (SSO). The platform offers customizable web components and APIs for integrating modern authentication flows into web and mobile applications. By utilizing passkeys and other passwordless methods, Hanko eliminates the risks associated with traditional passwords, enhances security, and improves the user experience. The solution is designed to be scalable and adaptable, allowing businesses to transition to a passwordless future while accommodating users who still rely on passwords.
Target Audience
Hanko targets developers and organizations seeking to implement secure and user-friendly authentication systems, particularly those looking to adopt passwordless authentication methods like passkeys.
Features
- Support for passkeys, the FIDO2-certified passwordless authentication method
- Customizable web components (Hanko Elements) for authentication and user profile management
- Flexible login flows, including passwordless, passwords optional, social-only, and passkeys-only options
- Integration with existing authentication stacks via the Passkey API
- Support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO)
- Open-source codebase, allowing for customization and self-hosting
- Option to migrate data between cloud and self-hosted environments
- Framework-agnostic web components that work with any tech stack