Authentication (SSO)

Secure your channel with enterprise-grade authentication using FrontRow's Single Sign-On solutions.

Overview

FrontRow's authentication system allows you to implement secure access controls for your channel, ensuring that only authorized users can access your content and administrative features. Our Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities integrate with major identity providers to simplify the login experience for your team and audience.

Supported Authentication Methods

Standard Authentication

Email and password
Social login (Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple)
Two-factor authentication (2FA)
Magic link email authentication

Enterprise SSO Providers

Okta
Auth0
Microsoft Azure AD
Google Workspace
OneLogin
Ping Identity
Custom SAML/OIDC providers

Implementation Guide

Basic Setup

// Configure authentication settings
await frontrow.auth.configure({
  channelId: 'ch_123456',
  authMethods: ['email', 'google', 'facebook'],
  requireEmailVerification: true,
  enableTwoFactor: true
});

SSO Configuration

Provider Setup: Configure your identity provider with FrontRow's service details
Channel Configuration: Add your identity provider details to your channel settings
Testing: Verify the authentication flow works correctly
Rollout: Deploy to your production environment

User Management

Roles and Permissions

FrontRow supports role-based access control (RBAC) to manage permissions:

Role	Description	Default Permissions
Owner	Full control of the channel	All permissions
Admin	Administrative access	User management, content management
Editor	Content creation and editing	Create/edit content
Moderator	Community management	Moderate comments, manage users
Viewer	Basic access	View content

Custom Roles

You can create custom roles with specific permission sets:

// Create a custom role
const customRole = await frontrow.auth.createRole({
  channelId: 'ch_123456',
  name: 'Content Reviewer',
  permissions: [
    'view_content',
    'comment_on_content',
    'approve_content',
    'reject_content'
  ]
});

Security Best Practices

Enable 2FA: Require two-factor authentication for administrative accounts
Regular Audits: Review user access and permissions quarterly
Session Management: Configure appropriate session timeouts
IP Restrictions: Limit administrative access to trusted networks
Activity Logging: Monitor and alert on suspicious login attempts

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

SSO Configuration Errors: Verify endpoint URLs and certificate validity
User Synchronization: Ensure user attributes are correctly mapped
Login Failures: Check browser console for specific error messages

Debugging Tools

Authentication logs in your channel dashboard
Test mode for SSO configuration
User impersonation for admins (to verify user experience)

API Reference

Authentication Endpoints

POST /api/v1/auth/login
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "password": "secure_password"
}

POST /api/v1/auth/sso/initiate
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "provider": "okta",
  "returnUrl": "https://your-channel.frontrow.com/dashboard"
}

Next Steps

Learn about Channel Management for additional security settings
Explore Audiences to create user segments based on authentication data
Set up Analytics to track user authentication patterns