# Authentik

> The open source identity provider for modern SSO and security

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/authentik
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/authentik.json
- Website: https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik
- Category: Auth & SSO
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-08T07:57:43+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1865733083`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik
- Stars: 26218
- Forks: 2101
- Open issues: 1192
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-11-04T00:15:54+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T00:31:56+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Authentication, OIDC, SSO, Identity Provider, 2FA
Tech stacks: go, golang, javascript, nodejs, php, react, typescript

## Features
- Supports multiple protocols including OAuth2, SAML, LDAP, and RADIUS.
- Features a flexible policy engine for granular access control and MFA.
- Includes native support for Kubernetes and Docker based deployments.

## Description

authentik is a versatile, open-source Identity Provider that unifies authentication with support for SAML, OAuth2, and OIDC. It provides robust user management and security policies for home labs and enterprise environments alike.

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