Manage identities and users in the cloud

Headless and configurable authentication and user management, including MFA, social login, custom identities and more.

Identity & User Management

Take back control

Ory Kratos is a fully featured user management system built for the cloud. Control every aspect with a headless API.

login.jsregistration.jslogin.tmpl
const kratosAdminURL =  process.env.KRATOS_ADMIN_URL
// express.get('/auth/login', loginRoute)
export const loginRoute = (req, res) => {
const request = req.query["request"]
const url = new URL(`${kratosAdminURL}/auth/browser/requests/login`)
url.searchParams.set('request', request)
fetch(url.toString())
.then(r => r.json())
.then((kratos) => res.render('loginView',{ kratos}))
}

Integrate anywhere.

Ory Kratos comes with support for a wide range of 2FA protocols such as TOTP, FIDO2 & WebAuthn, works with any UI framework, and only a few lines of code are required to get it up and running.

Packed with features

Configurable login and registration flows, multi-factor authentication, custom identity models, bring your own UI.

Open source

Ory Kratos is open source and grows more powerful with every pull-request.

Your language, our SDK

Kratos is polyglot

Ory Kratos is written in Go and we provide SDKs for every language. Customizable login, registration and profile management without complexity.

Features

No one should have to write authentication servers - again. Rely on a secure and proven standard with Ory Kratos.

Self Service Login and Registration

Users create and sign in to accounts using username/email and password combinations, Social Login, passwordless flows, TOTP and more.

Multifactor Authentication

Implement proven standards of web security with FIDO2, WebAuthn, TOTP. Use Yubikeys, Google Authenticator or FaceID to reduce friction and increase security.

User Management

Administer your userbase and get, create, update or delete identities and their data, with webhooks for even more control.

Bring Your Identity Model

Use customizable identity models (defining custom fields such as name, address, favorite pet) and create your own interfaces in your style and branding.

Social Logins

Simplify your users' experience and let them use their existing accounts at Google, GitHub, Apple, etc. to sign up and log in. All OIDC providers are supported.

Account Verification and Recovery

Verify an identity by checking the email, phone number, or physical address of that user. Provide recovery of accounts using "Forgot Password" flows, security codes, etc.

Customer Feedback

The following reviews were collected on our website.

4 stars based on 110 reviews
Seamless Identity Management
Ory Kratos streamlined our user management process, reducing manual interventions by 30%.
Reviewed by Lydia Halpern (Head of IT)
Robust Security Features
Since integrating Ory Kratos, we’ve seen a 25% reduction in unauthorized access attempts.
Reviewed by Marcus Fallow (Chief Security Officer)
Enhanced User Experience
Our user registration flow improved significantly, with a 20% increase in completed sign-ups.
Reviewed by Isabella Ternak (Product Manager)
Scalable and Reliable
We effortlessly scaled to support 1 million users, thanks to Ory Kratos.
Reviewed by Caleb Yannis (VP of Engineering)
Powerful Integration Capabilities
Integration with our existing systems reduced deployment time by 40%.
Reviewed by Hannah Krios (Technical Lead)
Excellent Support and Documentation
The documentation helped us deploy the system in under two weeks, improving efficiency by 15%.
Reviewed by Jonas Larkin (Operations Manager)
Highly Customizable
We tailored the user flows perfectly to our needs, boosting user satisfaction by 18%.
Reviewed by Evelyn Drost (UX Designer)
Improved Compliance Management
Ory Kratos simplified our GDPR compliance process, saving 10 hours of work per month.
Reviewed by Nina Verholt (Compliance Officer)
Cost-Effective Solution
Our operational costs for identity management dropped by 25% after adopting Ory Kratos.
Reviewed by Sebastian Lichter (CFO)
Solid Performance
System performance improved with 99.9% uptime, enhancing user trust.
Reviewed by Olivia Ketterman (System Administrator)
Exceptional Identity Management Solution
Ory Kratos revolutionized our user authentication system. Since implementation, we've seen a 40% increase in account security and a smoother user experience. Highly recommended for any serious tech team!
Reviewed by Julian Ryker (Chief Technology Officer)

Got Questions? Find Answers Below!

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Ory Kratos is an open-source identity and user management system designed to handle authentication, registration, and user lifecycle management. It benefits your business by providing secure, scalable, and customizable solutions for managing user identities, ensuring seamless integration with your applications.
Ory Kratos enhances application security by offering robust authentication mechanisms, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and passwordless login options. Its advanced security protocols protect user data and prevent unauthorized access, ensuring your system stays secure.
Absolutely. Ory Kratos is designed to scale effortlessly, managing millions of user identities without compromising performance. It's an ideal solution for businesses looking to grow while maintaining a seamless user experience.
Yes, Ory Kratos is highly flexible and integrates smoothly with various platforms, including cloud services, existing databases, and third-party tools. This ensures a seamless transition and maximizes the efficiency of your identity management system.