Building a sign-up and sign-in (SSO) foundation for a SaaS platform

Building a sign-up and sign-in foundation for a SaaS (Software as a Service) platform involves creating a secure and user-friendly system that allows users to create an account, sign into their account, and manage their account information. Here are some steps you can take to create a solid foundation for your SaaS platform’s sign-up and sign-in processes:

1. Determine what information you need to collect from users during the sign-up process. You should aim to collect the minimum amount of information necessary to create an account. Typically, this includes the user’s name, email address, and password.
   
2. Choose a secure password policy. You should require users to create a strong password that includes a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. You should also limit the number of failed login attempts before temporarily locking out the user’s account.
   
3. Implement two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide a second form of authentication, such as a code sent to their phone or email, before accessing their account.
   
4. Develop a user-friendly sign-in process. The sign-in process should be straightforward and intuitive. Users should be able to sign in using their email address and password or using a third-party authentication service like Google or Facebook so your customer can use their social media account details.
   
5. Provide users with the ability to manage their account information. Users should be able to update their account information, change their password, and view their account history. You should also provide users with the ability to delete their account if they choose to do so.
   
6. Test your sign-up and sign-in processes thoroughly. Make sure that your system is secure, and that all user data is being stored and transmitted securely. Test your system for vulnerabilities and ensure that your system is compliant with relevant data privacy regulations.
   
   3^rd party SSO services that can be used to help develop your sign-up/in-process.
   
   AuthO by Okta, Microsoft – Azure Active Directory External Identities (AD B2c),  AWS IAM Identity Center, Onelogin
   

By following these steps, you can create a secure and user-friendly sign-up and sign-in foundation for your SaaS platform.