September Update: Increased project limits, SAML, Hacktoberfest

Hello Hanko Enthusiasts!

As the leaves turn and we transition to autumn, Hanko continues to evolve and flourish. September has brought significant product improvements, new tutorials, and much more. Without further ado, let's jump right in!

🔥 Major Product Enhancements:

• Increased project quotas: Great news for our Hanko Cloud users! Free users can now have up to 2 projects (up from 1), and Pro subscribers can manage up to 5 projects (up from 3).

• Disable signup: Based on popular demand, Hanko now offers the option to disable new user signups. This is perfect for private beta rollouts or exclusive, invitation-only user groups.

• Improved styling for Hanko Elements: Our Hanko login box and profile element just got a facelift! They now have enhanced default styling, looking even more polished right out of the box.

👩‍💻 What's Brewing at Hanko?

• Enterprise SSO: We're introducing SAML-based enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, making Hanko a fit for sophisticated B2B use cases. Support for Identity providers like Okta, Azure AD, Auth0, Keycloak, and more is underway, with a beta release scheduled for October 2023.

• Hanko API Revamp: We’re re-engineering our Hanko API. The shift from the current REST API to the new Flow API promises a more effortless and efficient user experience, paving the way for Hanko's longevity.

🚀 Coming Soon: Hanko Passkey Server Preview:

For projects that desire passkey support without overhauling their existing systems, we're introducing the Hanko Passkey Server. This plug-in solution will cater to custom authentication needs, and what's more, it will be fully open-source and hosted on Hanko Cloud.

📘 Fresh Off the Press – New Guides & Tutorials:

• Discover how to use Resend.com for Hanko authentication emails using a custom SMTP server: Read More

• New to Next.js? We've got a beginner-friendly guide to building a Next.js app with Prisma and Hanko passkey login: Dive In

🌐 Passkeys Gaining Ground:

• Nintendo embraces the future with passkeys, rolling it out for all Nintendo account users. Learn More

• Uber is currently developing passkey support, aiming to replace costly SMS 2FA and ensure a unified login experience across their platform.

👚 Hanko Swag Shop!

Show that you're a part of the open authentication revolution with the brand new Hanko Swag. Shop here

💬 Hanko Community’s New Home

We've transitioned our Hanko Community from Slack to Discord! This decision stems from our commitment to retaining valuable conversations beyond the 90-day Slack limit and the belief that Discord, tailored for dynamic community interactions, aligns with our objectives. Learn about our transition here and feel invited to join our Discord community.

🎃 Hacktoberfest #1: Hanko Hackathon

Build with Hanko and win a MacBook Pro 💻: Join us in a busy October contributing to your favorite open source project. We've come up with a set of challenges to create starter projects and guides, with the goal of making it as easy as possible for others to get started with Hanko. The most impressive and helpful project will win the grand prize: A brand-new Apple MacBook Pro 14'' M2.

🎃 Hacktoberfest #2: Hacksquad

We're partnering with Hacksquad and our friends at Novu, ToolJet, Wasp, and Crowd.dev. In the week from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15 we'll be hosting two events for the 6,000+ Hacksquad participants. It's not too late to join btw.

That's a wrap for September! We're eager to hear your feedback, questions, or suggestions. Let’s continue to elevate the world of authentication together.

Stay Secure,
The Hanko Team.

P.S. Stay connected and updated by joining our Discord or following us on X. See you there!

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