https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik

The authentication glue you need.
https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik

authentication authentik authorization kubernetes oauth2 oauth2-client oauth2-server oidc oidc-client oidc-provider proxy reverse-proxy saml saml-idp saml-sp security sso

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The authentication glue you need.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik
• Owner: goauthentik
• License: other
• Created: 2019-12-30T09:19:48.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-09-06T18:10:28.000Z (about 1 month ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-09-06T19:35:38.473Z (about 1 month ago)
• Topics: authentication, authentik, authorization, kubernetes, oauth2, oauth2-client, oauth2-server, oidc, oidc-client, oidc-provider, proxy, reverse-proxy, saml, saml-idp, saml-sp, security, sso
• Language: Python
• Homepage: https://goauthentik.io
• Size: 445 MB
• Stars: 18,001
• Watchers: 71
• Forks: 1,288
• Open Issues: 873
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Funding: .github/FUNDING.yml
  • License: LICENSE
  • Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
  • Codeowners: CODEOWNERS
  • Security: SECURITY.md

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## What is authentik?

authentik is an open-source Identity Provider (IdP) for modern SSO. It supports SAML, OAuth2/OIDC, LDAP, RADIUS, and more, designed for self-hosting from small labs to large production clusters.

Our [enterprise offering](https://goauthentik.io/pricing) is available for organizations to securely replace existing IdPs such as Okta, Auth0, Entra ID, and Ping Identity for robust, large-scale identity management.

## Installation

- Docker Compose: recommended for small/test setups. See the [documentation](https://docs.goauthentik.io/docs/install-config/install/docker-compose/).

- Kubernetes (Helm Chart): recommended for larger setups. See the [documentation](https://docs.goauthentik.io/docs/install-config/install/kubernetes/) and the Helm chart [repository](https://github.com/goauthentik/helm).

- AWS CloudFormation: deploy on AWS using our official templates. See the [documentation](https://docs.goauthentik.io/docs/install-config/install/aws/).

- DigitalOcean Marketplace: one-click deployment via the official Marketplace app. See the [app listing](https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/authentik).

## Screenshots

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| ![](https://docs.goauthentik.io/img/screen_admin_light.jpg) | ![](https://docs.goauthentik.io/img/screen_admin_dark.jpg) |

## Development and contributions

See the [Developer Documentation](https://docs.goauthentik.io/docs/developer-docs/) for information about setting up local build environments, testing your contributions, and our contribution process.

## Security

Please see [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md).

## Adoption

Using authentik? We'd love to hear your story and feature your logo. Email us at [hello@goauthentik.io](mailto:hello@goauthentik.io) or open a GitHub Issue/PR!

## License

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