Just like apps and websites implement “Sign in with Apple” and Google couldn’t we build some kind of federated authentication provider? Then everyone creates an account there and fedi apps can implement an easy way to authenticate users. Even non fedi apps could use it. I imagine user interaction between different fediverse platforms would be much easier too.

I guess could run an auth instance. Ideally everyone would run their own, keeping your data safe.

Is there something likes this already? Saw some discussion here but not much else https://socialhub.activitypub.rocks/t/single-sign-on-for-fediverse/712

  • Ulrich@feddit.orgEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    I don’t understand what you mean about using a password manager

    There’s no point in using a password manager in your scenario. It’s redundant.

    Also your identity is tied to a lemmy instance right now anyway.

    It’s not, actually. But even if it were I wouldn’t create a profile web of accounts that are all linked together by my Lemmy account.