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OAuth flows setup

We set up login and authorization via OAuth/OpenID Connect: 'Sign in with Google/VK/Yandex/GitHub', etc., correct flows (Authorization Code + PKCE), secure token handling and account linking. So users log in conveniently without a separate password on your side. Honestly upfront: OAuth is delegating login to a third-party provider: convenient and secure with CORRECT implementation, but it adds dependency on the provider, and flow errors create serious vulnerabilities.

Price
$3,600
Duration
usually 5–9 business days; depends on the number of providers

OAuth flows setup — overview

OAuth flows setup — price, timeline & scope

OAuth flows setup is a project: we connect the needed providers (Google, Yandex, VK, GitHub, Apple, etc.), implement a correct flow (for web — Authorization Code Flow with PKCE, without the outdated Implicit), secure token handling, state/nonce verification, linking with existing accounts, handling revocation/errors. Honestly about the nature, this is key: OAuth/OIDC is DELEGATING authentication to a third-party provider (you trust Google/Yandex's 'login', etc.) — convenient and frees you from storing passwords, but adds DEPENDENCY: if a user has issues with the provider or the provider is unavailable/changes rules — it affects login (so a fallback method is often needed). Honestly about security, important: OAuth is secure only with CORRECT implementation — errors (wrong flow, missing PKCE/state, insecure token storage, open redirect) create serious vulnerabilities (account takeover); 'sign in with Google' by itself does not guarantee security — correct implementation does, which is what we provide. Honestly about account linking: matching email and linking must be handled carefully, otherwise impersonation risks. Honestly about the boundary: this is login via a provider, not 2FA (746) and not your own passwordless system (747); they are often combined. Honestly about access: access to the code and app registration with providers is needed. Honestly about the effect: more convenient registration/login, but we do NOT guarantee sales growth by itself. If external login is not needed, the service is overkill. Picture this: instead of 'one more password for registration' — login via a familiar account, implemented securely. The base price starts from 18,000 ₽ per project; it depends on the number of providers.

Problems we solve

  • There is no convenient login via Google/Yandex/VK, etc.
  • Password registration scares off some users.
  • OAuth is implemented with errors (account-takeover risk).
  • There is no correct linking of external and existing accounts.

What's included in the OAuth flows setup service

  • Connecting the needed providers (Google/Yandex/VK/GitHub/Apple, etc.)
  • A correct flow (Authorization Code + PKCE, without Implicit)
  • Secure token handling, state/nonce verification
  • Linking with existing accounts
  • Error/revocation handling and a fallback login method
  • Indicating provider dependency
  • Testing login scenarios
  • Handover and review with you

What you get

  • Convenient login via familiar accounts
  • A correct and secure OAuth flow
  • Correct account linking
  • Fewer registration barriers (sales growth — not guaranteed)

How the work goes: steps

  • We clarify providers and scenarios; register apps, collect access
  • We implement the correct flow, tokens, linking, a fallback method
  • We test security and scenarios, review with you

Why PDV Expert

  • Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
  • Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
  • In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.

FAQ

  • Is 'sign in with Google' secure by itself?

    Security comes from CORRECT implementation, not the fact of OAuth. Flow errors (no PKCE/state, insecure token storage, open redirect) create serious vulnerabilities up to account takeover. We implement a correct, secure flow.

  • Does it create dependency on the provider?

    Yes. OAuth is delegating login to a third-party provider: provider unavailability/rule changes or user issues affect login. So we often add a fallback login method, so as not to fully depend on one provider.

  • Does it replace 2FA?

    No. OAuth is a login method via a provider; 2FA (746) is an additional factor; passwordless (747) is a different system. They are often combined. We advise an appropriate combination for your case.

About the provider

The «OAuth flows setup» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.

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