Login with Matrix - Idea and Demo

Idea: Login to websites/apps/services using your Matrix ID

How it works

• You enter your Matrix ID
• A bot sends a message with a one-time code to you
• You enter this code and the server verifies it
• You are now logged in.

Why it's better than SMS, E-Mail or Social Login

• More secure than E-Mail or SMS, because the codes are end-to-end-encrypted (Not in this demo, but supported by Matrix)
• Decentralized unlike Social Logins, because you can choose between different matrix servers (or host your own)
• The website can automatically detect your username and profile picture if required (from your Matrix profile)
• Easy to access the code on every device, because Matrix clients usually have push notifications built-in and support multi-device sync
• The private chat can be reused for notifications from the service
• Matrix is fully Open-Source
• Easy to implement - the Matrix API is very easy to use

Try it!