Question 1

How do I connect LoginKit to my own backend server?

Accepted Answer

You need to subclass LoginCoordinator and override the completion callbacks like login(email:password:) to make API calls to your backend. The library handles the UI and validation, but you're responsible for the authentication logic with your server.

Question 2

LoginKit vs Firebase Authentication for iOS – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

LoginKit focuses on providing customizable UI components for authentication flows, while Firebase Auth offers a complete backend service with multiple providers. Choose LoginKit if you need UI control and have your own backend; use Firebase for a managed authentication service with less UI customization.

Question 3

Can I use LoginKit with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

LoginKit is built with UIKit, so direct integration with SwiftUI requires wrapping the view controllers in UIViewControllerRepresentable. It's not native to SwiftUI, which might add complexity for teams committed to declarative UI.

Question 4

How to change the colors and logos in LoginKit?

Accepted Answer

Customize the appearance by setting properties on the configuration object in your subclassed LoginCoordinator, such as tintColor, backgroundImage, and logo images, as demonstrated in the configureAppearance() method example in the README.

Question 5

Does LoginKit support two-factor authentication?

Accepted Answer

No, LoginKit does not include built-in support for two-factor authentication or other advanced security features. You would need to extend the flow manually, which could break the pre-built UI assumptions and require significant custom work.

Question 6

Is LoginKit still actively maintained?

Accepted Answer

Based on the README, the last major update was version 1.0.0, and there's no mention of recent activity. Check the GitHub repository for current issues and commit history to assess maintenance status before adopting for long-term projects.

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