Magic Links: Convenient or Catastrophic?
2025-01-07
This article critiques website designs that rely solely on magic email links for login. While secure, the author argues this method is inconvenient for multi-device users, hindering direct login on gaming PCs or work laptops and being susceptible to email delays. It also forces users to access personal emails on work devices, posing security risks. The author suggests offering more flexible login options like passwords or passkeys to improve user experience.
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