GLAuth 2.0 out, only a year late

In plain words

GLAuth 2.0 is a lightweight authentication system designed for users who need secure access management without complex infrastructure. It serves developers and system administrators managing multiple services. The software emphasizes simplicity and ease of deployment compared to heavier authentication solutions. GLAuth operates as a self-contained service that can be integrated into existing systems quickly.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Providing central user authentication typically is a burden, requiring a network admin battling active directory for days, if not weeks; you need to invest in beefy servers and perform regular maintenance. → With GLAuth, security is as easy as running a single, portable executable on the OS of your choice, and ocasionally updating your users' list. Keep using your legacy systems. GLAuth, as a gateway, injects security features like Two-Factor or TLS support. Use GLAuth standalone and implement support for groups, SSH keys, home environments, Two-Factor, app passwords and physical tokens. Store your users in your backend of choice: simple flat files, local or in S3; OwnCloud; SQL…from glauth.github.io

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