This blog provides step-by-step instructions on how to create secure user authentication with AWS Cognito for cloud applications.
AWS Cognito simplifies the process of adding user sign-up, sign-in, and access control to applications.
The article covers essential steps like managing user sign-ins, session handling, and password recovery.
By leveraging AWS Amplify, we will simplify the integration process, ensuring a seamless experience for developers/application owners while maintaining robust security features for end users.
The article covers 5 phases - create a user pool, integrate AWS Cognito into cloud app, implement user sign-in functionality, implement user sign-out and session management, and implement forgot password.
Phase 1: Create a User Pool - setting up Cognito user pool according to the application requirement.
Phase 2: Integrate AWS Cognito into Your Cloud Application - Installing AWS Amplify and configuring AWS Amplify Authentication.
Phase 3: Implement User Sign-in Functionality - Implementing user sign-in functionality and handling MFA when enabled.
Phase 4: Implement User Sign-out and Session Management - handling user sign-out and managing user sessions securely.
Phase 5: Implement Forgot Password - implementing Forgot Password feature to enhance user security and improve user experience.