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Authorization vs Authentication
Learn about Authentication and Authorization and how these essential concepts work together to protect systems and data.
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Building Secure Authorization: A Practical Guide to Token Management in Zitadel
Stop authorization chaos with Zitadel's structured approach. Real-world guide to projects, roles, and secure token management for identity professionals.
• 8 min
Beyond Authentication: Why Modern Applications Still Need Identity Infrastructure
Stop treating identity as an afterthought. Build scalable applications with enterprise-ready identity infrastructure using modern protocols and open source transparency.
• 5 min
The HOW behind Zitadel with Fabienne Bühler, Co-Founder & CPO
Zitadel’s CPO Fabienne Bühler shares the company’s product strategy and working with customers to drive the product roadmap forward.
• 8 min
Understanding Identity and Access Management basics
Get started in understanding the basics of the Identity and Access Management ecosystem.
• 5 min
Meet Gigi, Zitadel’s Mascot
Find out more about Zitadel’s mascot, Gigi, the Giraffe, and where he came from!
• 2 min
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Zitadel IAM
Zitadel Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform is best suited for cloud-native users looking for an open-source, multi-tenant, and developer-first solution that is available to self-host or as a cloud offering.
• 4 min
“The WHY behind Zitadel” with Florian Forster, Co-Founder & CEO
Zitadel’s CEO Florian Forster shares the company’s values and vision for 2025 and some of the common challenges when approaching IAM.
• 6 min
Designing a Login Flow That Fits with Zitadel
Learn more about building out your own login UI integrated with Zitadel and explore real-world approaches building out secure custom login flows.
• 4 min
Stop Building and Maintaining Frankenstein IAM Platforms
The Zitadel Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform offers a turnkey enterprise-grade platform for cloud-native organizations looking to move away from a custom-built IAM platform with modules that are expensive to maintain.
• 12 min
Zitadel vs. Keycloak: What makes Zitadel the best Keycloak alternative
Understanding why Zitadel best fits your organization in comparison to Keycloak will ensure a streamlined deployment and authentication experience for your organization and customers.
• 9 min
Thank you for 10,000 Stars!
Zitadel Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform celebrates the milestone for the open source project reaching 10,000 github stars.
• 6 min