Cognito passkeys and MFA

Integrate passkeys and MFA with AWS Cognito.

Seamless and secure authentication in weeks (not months) with Authsignal’s no-code rules engine, pre-built UI, and SDKs.

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AWS Cognito provides standard login authentication capabilities within the AWS ecosystem
Basic login Authentication

Secure your login, with basic MFA and Passkeys, with minimal engineering lift.

AWS-Native Development

Integration with AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

Simplified Compliance

Leverage AWS’s existing security certifications with minimal customization.

Development Prototypes

Quick authentication setup for internal tools or proof-of-concept applications

For advanced authentication needs, Authsignal augments Cognito with enterprise-grade features while preserving your AWS infrastructure.
AWS Cognito vs. Authsignal + AWS Cognito
AWS Cognito Passkeys
Passkey support on managed login
Passkey Support
MFA Options
Authsignal + AWS Cognito
Embedded passkeys anywhere in your app, implemented via hosted UI or SDKs for web and native mobile apps
TOTP, SMS, email OTP
+ Push, WhatsApp, biometrics, magic links
Adaptive Authentication
Basic risk scoring
Visual no-code rules and policy engine, deploy in seconds
Customization & UX
Basic UI customization
Fully brandable, pre-built UI components and SDKs
Implementation
Requires complex implementation and WebAuthn protocol handling when not using managed login
No-code/low-code, rapidly deploy with pre-built UI and SDKs
Passkey Support
AWS Cognito

Passkey support on hosted login page

AWS Cognito + Authsignal

Full passkey support, drop-in anywhere
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SDKs for native mobile apps

MFA Options
AWS Cognito

TOTP, SMS, email OTP

AWS Cognito + Authsignal

+ Push, WhatsApp, biometrics, magic links

Adaptive Authentication
AWS Cognito

Basic risk scoring

AWS Cognito + Authsignal

Visual no-code rules and policy engine, deploy in seconds

Customization & UX
AWS Cognito

Basic UI customization

AWS Cognito + Authsignal

Fully brandable, pre-built UI components and SDKs

Implementation
AWS Cognito

Requires manual setup and WebAuthn protocal handling

AWS Cognito + Authsignal

No-code/low-code, deploy in weeks with pre-built UI and SDKs

Choose your option
AWS Cognito
AWS Cognito

Stick with plain AWS Cognito if you just need basic passkey support and have AWS experts who can build custom workflows.

AWS Cognito + Authsignal
Authsignal + AWS Cognito

Use Authsignal with AWS Cognito when you need adaptive security, flexible passkey + MFA flow and faster time-to-market  - without needing AWS engineering experts.

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Fastest way to integrate MFA and Passkeys with AWS Cognito.

Achieve best-in-class user experience
Optimize login speed. Up to 3.7X
Phishing resistant authentication
Rebuilding trust and authentication in-house can be daunting.

The cost, complexity, and time required to maintain these processes shouldn’t hold your business back.

Our proven AWS Cognito integration lets you deploy best practices quickly and confidently.
Authsignal empowers thousands of users to authenticate seamlessly with passkeys and MFA—integrated directly with AWS Cognito.
Stay focused on what you do best. Trust Authsignal for authentication.

Drop in Authsignal to enable passkeys and MFA in weeks not months. Leverage our visual rules and policies builder to secure user journeys effortlessly. Deliver trusted, secure experiences—fast.

3 ways to implement passkeys and MFA within AWS Cognito

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FAQs

Why choose Authsignal to integrate passkeys with AWS Cognito?

  1. Deploy passkeys and MFA in days instead of months.
  2. Enjoy flexible integration options, including pre-built UX/UI or headless setups.
  3. Leverage a visual no-code rules engine to create custom rules and policies effortlessly.
  4. Access real-time developer support, comprehensive documentation, and integration guides.

How do I get started with integrating Authsignal and AWS Cognito?

Getting started is straightforward:

  1. Sign up for an Authsignal account.
  2. Configure Authsignal’s API keys in your AWS Cognito instance.
  3. Use our step-by-step documentation to enable passkey authentication and MFA flows. For a full walkthrough, check out our AWS Cognito integration guides.

What programming languages or SDKs are supported for integration?

Authsignal offers SDKs for popular languages, including Java, JavaScript, Python, and more, ensuring smooth compatibility with AWS Cognito’s architecture. Read the docs here.

What does it cost to Integrate with Authsignal?

Integrating with Authsignal is completely free. You can create an account here. Authsignal also offers paid plans with additional features—learn more about our plans and pricing here.

Passkeys are great. What other authentication factors does Authsignal support?

In addition to passkeys, Authsignal supports a range of authentication factors, including Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) methods such as SMS, email, TOTP, and push notifications. This ensures flexibility and security for various use cases and user preferences.

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