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The Rise of Magic Links in Authentication

This chapter explores the increasing use of Magic Links for website logins over traditional passwords, discussing their mechanics and the rationale for their popularity among companies. The conversation highlights the implications of this trend for user experience and security, and introduces passkeys as a promising alternative to password reliance.

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