Auth0 is a powerful authentication and authorization platform that helps developers and businesses handle user authentication for their applications. One of the authentication methods supported by Auth0 is magic links. Magic links are a convenient and secure way for users to log in to an application without the need for a traditional username and password. Instead, a unique link is generated and sent to the user's email address. When the user clicks on the link, they are instantly logged in to the application. The main idea behind magic links is to simplify the login process for users while maintaining security.
No, it doesn't take much time. It only takes 10-15 seconds, depending on the temperature.
That is one of my own main focuses is to bring live music to Magic Mugs, and that can be shows with touring bands and local musicians, Morgan said, but also do live sessions which would go to a YouTube channel. That is one of my own main focuses is to bring live music to Magic Mugs, and that can be shows with touring bands and local musicians, Morgan said, but also do live sessions which would go to a YouTube channel.
The main idea behind magic links is to simplify the login process for users while maintaining security. With magic links, users don't need to remember a username and password, which can often be forgotten or insecurely stored. Instead, their email address serves as their identifier, and they only need access to their email inbox to gain access to the application.
New owners bring their own magic to Magic Mugs
Chloe Hanenkrat and Derek Morgan plan to keep the best of Magic Mugs while adding new specialty items and creating a space to relax and enjoy live music.
When Lee and Shelly Beitzel opened Magic Mugs in downtown Dover just three years ago, they couldn’t have realized they would face so many unexpected challenges, not least of which was a global pandemic.
The coffee shop was successful nonetheless and has now been passed to a new pair of owners, Chloe Hanenkrat and Derek Morgan. They bring plenty of experience to their new business, and Magic Mugs has continued the steady traffic that has been the norm since the beginning.
“We started Oct. 1 with a sort of soft opening, then opened fully the following Monday,” Hanenkrat said. “Lee and Shelly really set us up for infinite success. They made sure things were fully stocked. They made sure their regular customers knew about the transition and were excited, so it was really seamless.”
“We’ve both worked in coffee shops for years,” Morgan said. “I have to say there have been no real surprises. It’s gone very smoothly.”
The couple met three years ago and have lived in several cities since.
“Having a coffee shop has been the plan since the beginning after we met,” Hanenkrat said. “I worked here when Magic Mugs first opened 3 1/2 years ago, and when Lee posted that the business was for sale, my mom sent us a message and asked if we would like to move back home if they helped us buy the coffee shop, and we were excited about that right away. I really didn’t want to see it go to a new owner who would get rid of the magic of the place.”
The pair have been planning to bring their own magic to Magic Mugs, with lots of plans for additions and expansions. “We are in brainstorming and training mode of course, but we plan to add a lot more food to the menu and bring some live performers in,” Hanenkrat said.
“Yes, we’ll definitely want to add music. That is one of my own main focuses is to bring live music to Magic Mugs, and that can be shows with touring bands and local musicians,” Morgan said, “but also do live sessions which would go to a YouTube channel. We definitely want to be a place for artists to come.”
“We love the specialty drinks that have been here all along, and we are keeping those,” Hanenkrat said, “and we are also starting to work on our own specialty offerings. We want to add a panini menu, and we’re looking into getting a license so we can have special events with beer and wine a couple times a month. We want to create a brunch menu and add that. We both served as bartenders for brunch offerings so that’s something we’re excited about doing. We’re starting slow with soups and sandwiches, but we have capacity to add more.”
“We’ll start small and build from there. We’re here to stay and want to get things running to their full potential,” Morgan said.
The couple met in Akron when Morgan was playing with a band there while living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hanenkrat is a Dover native while Morgan grew up in the Toledo area. Finding each other on social media after a brief introduction, they began dating.
“I asked after the concert if there was anything I could help carry. He answered, ‘Well, you can carry me.’ So I did, all the way up the stairs. Of course, he had to come right back down to get the equipment and carry it himself,” Hanenkrat said.
Meanwhile, the interior space at Magic Mugs is getting a little tweaking. “We spotted a couple of couches, one of which we are having reupholstered. It’s straight out of the ‘60s,” Hanenkrat said. “We want to add more comfy seating and have a bookshelf in one corner. We definitely want it to be a place where you want to come and hang out and relax a little.”
Magic Mugs is at 237 W. Third St. in Dover and on Facebook.
Magic Mugs is at 237 W. Third St. in Dover and on Facebook.
To implement Auth0 authentication via magic links, developers need to leverage Auth0's authentication API and integrate it into their application's login flow. This involves generating a unique magic link for each user and sending it to their email address. When the user clicks on the link, Auth0 verifies its authenticity and logs the user in. Auth0 also provides additional security measures to protect against unauthorized access and phishing attacks. For example, magic links can have an expiration time, after which they are no longer valid. This ensures that even if someone gains access to an old magic link, they cannot use it to log in. In summary, Auth0 authentication via magic links offers a simplified login experience for users while maintaining a high level of security. By leveraging users' email addresses as identifiers and providing additional security measures, developers can ensure a seamless and secure login process for their applications..
Reviews for "How Auth0's magic link feature ensures user privacy and security"
1. Jane - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with Auth0's authentication via magic links feature. First of all, the process of receiving the magic link itself was quite convoluted and took longer than expected. Once I finally received the link, it often expired before I could even use it, which was incredibly frustrating. Additionally, I found the whole magic link concept to be less secure than traditional password-based authentication methods. Overall, I was not impressed with Auth0's implementation of this feature.
2. Ryan - 1/5 - Auth0's authentication via magic links was a huge letdown for me. Firstly, the whole process was just cumbersome and time-consuming. I constantly had to wait for the magic link to be sent to my email, and sometimes it never came at all. Even when I did receive the link, I found it to be quite unreliable. There were times when the link would expire within minutes, making it almost impossible to log in. And let's not forget about the security concerns. Relying solely on a magic link for authentication just doesn't seem safe to me. Overall, I would not recommend Auth0's magic link authentication feature.
3. David - 2/5 - I had high hopes for Auth0's authentication via magic links, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The whole idea of a magic link sounded intriguing, but the execution left a lot to be desired. The process of receiving and using the link was not intuitive at all. It took multiple attempts and a lot of back and forth just to log in. Moreover, I found the security aspect to be questionable. It's hard for me to trust a system that relies on a single link for authentication, especially when it frequently expires before I can even use it. Overall, Auth0's implementation of magic links was disappointing and left me longing for a more reliable and secure authentication method.
4. Sarah - 2/5 - Auth0's authentication via magic links was a bit of a letdown for me. While the concept seemed promising, the actual experience proved to be quite frustrating. The process of receiving the magic link was often delayed, and there were times when it never arrived in my inbox at all. Even when I did receive the link, it would often expire before I could even use it, forcing me to go through the whole process again. Additionally, I found the whole magic link authentication method to be less secure compared to traditional password-based methods. Overall, I was not impressed with this feature and would not recommend it.