Login Solutions
Most apps and services need a login system to reliably identify users and associate their data, access, and history with a single account over time.
This section explains what login systems need to do in China-facing applications, which solutions are available, and what to consider before choosing one.
Where to start
Read the Introduction & Requirements page first. It covers:
- What a login system needs to do at minimum
- The real-name authentication legal requirement for apps with social or interactive features
- A comparison of available solutions
- Questions to confirm before choosing a solution
Then go to the solution page that best matches your situation.
Solutions
- Authing — a managed identity platform; the recommended default for most clients starting from scratch
- WeChat Login — authentication via WeChat; commonly used for China-facing apps, often alongside a managed platform or custom backend
- China Cloud Identity — managed identity platforms from Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud; a good fit when infrastructure is already on one of these providers
- Custom Backend Login — building and owning the authentication layer directly; suitable when there is a specific requirement a managed platform cannot meet