Getting Started with the AuthAction Dashboard
This guide walks you through the initial setup when you first access the AuthAction Dashboard for a new tenant.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- An AuthAction account
Setup Flow
Section titled “Setup Flow”1. Log in to the Dashboard
Section titled “1. Log in to the Dashboard”Visit the AuthAction home page and sign in with your credentials. After logging in, you land on the home and can select or switch tenants as needed.
2. Create an Application
Section titled “2. Create an Application”- Go to Applications in the sidebar.
- Click Create Application.
- Choose the application type:
- Single Page Application (SPA) for web apps (React, Vue, Angular)
- Machine-to-Machine (M2M) for backend services and APIs
- Configure the Callback URL (for SPAs) or API access (for M2M).
- Save the application and note the Client ID.
3. Configure a Connection
Section titled “3. Configure a Connection”Choose how users will authenticate:
- Database Connection: Email/password and optional passkeys
- Social Connections: Google, GitHub, Microsoft, or other providers (see Social Connections)
Enable at least one connection for your application.
4. Test the Flow
Section titled “4. Test the Flow”- Add your application’s login URL to the allowed Callback URLs.
- Visit your app and trigger the login flow.
- Confirm that users can sign up, sign in, and complete the OAuth redirect.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Applications Configuration: Detailed app setup
- Database Connections: Email/password and passkeys
- Social Connections: Add Google, GitHub, and more