Question 1

How to implement two-factor authentication with Authboss in Go?

Accepted Answer

Authboss provides TOTP and SMS-based 2FA modules. You need to import packages like totp2fa, implement required interfaces such as User and ServerStorer, and call .Setup() methods. The README details routes like /2fa/totp/setup and pages for setup and validation.

Question 2

Authboss vs Gin middleware for authentication – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Authboss is a comprehensive, modular library for full-featured authentication including OAuth and 2FA, while Gin middleware is simpler for basic session-based auth within the Gin framework. Choose Authboss for complex, secure needs; use Gin middleware for quick, framework-specific basic auth.

Question 3

How to set up OAuth2 login with Authboss?

Accepted Answer

Import the oauth2 module, configure OAuth2Providers in the config struct, and implement OAuth2ServerStorer and OAuth2User interfaces. The module automatically provides routes like /oauth2/{provider} for authentication flows, as described in the 'User Auth via OAuth2' use case.

Question 4

Does Authboss support session management out of the box?

Accepted Answer

No, Authboss does not provide session management out of the box; it requires implementing the SessionState and CookieState interfaces for client storage. However, it includes middleware like LoadClientStateMiddleware to handle state loading.

Question 5

How to customize user storage in Authboss?

Accepted Answer

Customize storage by implementing the ServerStorer interface, which defines methods for saving and loading users. Depending on enabled modules, you may need to upgrade to interfaces like RememberingServerStorer for additional features like remember me tokens.

Question 6

Authboss or Casbin for authorization in Go?

Accepted Answer

Authboss focuses on authentication (verifying identity) with modules for login and OAuth, while Casbin is for authorization (access control) with policy-based rules. They are complementary; use Authboss for auth and Casbin for fine-grained permissions if needed.

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