SayNOto Magic Links!

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Developers Have Joined the Resistance

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Sign our pledge and show the world you're committed to authentication methods that don't rely on digital carrier pigeons.

By signing, you solemnly swear to roll your eyes dramatically whenever someone suggests adding magic links to your app.

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Why Magic Links Suck

They're like a digital version of "The check is in the mail"
Perfect for people who love to refresh their inbox obsessively
Great if you enjoy the thrill of potentially locked accounts
Ideal for those who think passwords are just too mainstream
Because nothing says "secure" like sending auth tokens via email

The "Magic" of Frustration

Magic links promise a world of passwordless wonder, but deliver a realm of refreshing madness. Watch in awe as your users frantically check their spam folders, wonder if they mistyped their email, or simply give up and create yet another abandoned account.

Remember, a truly magical user experience doesn't involve disappearing links or the anxiety of waiting for an email that may never arrive!

The Magical Misadventures of Link-Based Login

The Email Black Hole

Picture this: You're excited to log in to that cool new app. You request a magic link, and then... nothing. The email never arrives. Is it in spam? Did you mistype your email? Or did it get sucked into the mysterious email black hole? Congratulations, you're now part of the "refresh and hope" club!

The Expired Expedition

Ah, the thrill of receiving a magic link! But wait, you got distracted by a cat video and forgot to click it immediately. Now it's expired. Time to start the whole process over again! It's like a digital version of Snakes and Ladders, where the snake always wins.

The Multi-Device Mayhem

You requested a magic link on your phone, but now you're on your laptop. Guess what? That link is useless here! Enjoy the fun of juggling devices or the excitement of requesting yet another link. It's like a high-tech game of hot potato!

The "Oops, Wrong Email" Odyssey

Remember that time you accidentally typed .com instead of .org? Now someone else is receiving your login link. Hope they're honest! It's a great way to make new friends or potential identity thieves. Sharing is caring, right?

Magic Links vs. The World

Aspect	Magic Links 🤢	Password Auth 👑
Login Time	5+ minutes of email checking and link chasing	10 seconds. Type. Click. Done.
Reliability	Depends on email delivery, spam filters, and planetary alignment	Works every time, regardless of Mercury's retrograde
User Experience	Switch apps, check spam, expire, repeat, cry	Enter credentials, click login, get on with your life
Security	Shares sensitive links through email (the internet's public square)	Industry-standard hashing, never leaves your device
Offline Access	Hope you have internet and email access!	Works even when your email provider is down
Developer Experience	Complex email delivery setup, link expiration logic, token management	Simple hash comparison. That's it.

Developers Who've Taken a Stand

Join these brave souls in the fight against the tyranny of magic links!

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Don't let your users fall victim to the false promises of magic links. Take the pledge and stand up for better authentication!