The “flow_type” event: Since version 2.95.0, if you've created policy rules for Authentication that use an Authentication Method, we’ve added "flow_type" to data in USER_AUTHENTICATION events.
There are 9 flow types:
- localhost
- embedded
- scheme
- pipe
- roamingAuth
- copy
- universalLink
- androidAutofill
- androidAccessibility
Description of each authentication flow types:
| Flow type | OS Support | Direction | Description |
|
localhost |
Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS | Bidirectional |
The authenticator communicates directly with the local device through a network loopback interface, allowing it to process authentication requests internally. |
|
embedded |
Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS | N/A |
The authentication mechanism is integrated within the application or platform itself, providing a seamless authentication experience without leaving the app environment. |
|
scheme |
Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Unidirectional |
This method uses custom URI schemes that, when invoked, direct the operating system to open the authenticator app to handle the authentication process. |
|
pipe |
Windows | Bidirectional |
Involves inter-process communication through pipes or COM (Component Object Model) on Windows, enabling applications to communicate with the authenticator directly. |
|
roamingAuth |
Typically cross-platform | Unidirectional |
Allows authentication to roam between different devices or applications, enabling a user to authenticate from one device and continue the session on another. |
|
copy |
Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Unidirectional |
This method uses the clipboard for transferring authentication data. Users copy a token or identifier and paste it into the authenticator app to complete the authentication process. |
|
universalLink |
iOS | Unidirectional |
Utilizes web links that directly open the authenticator app on the device. If the app is installed, clicking a universal link triggers the authentication process in the app. |
|
androidAutofill |
Android | Unidirectional |
Leverages the Android Autofill framework to facilitate the filling of credentials in forms, directly engaging with the authenticator for seamless authentication in apps or webviews. |
|
androidAccessibility |
Android | Unidirectional | Uses the Accessibility services on Android devices to help with authentication, allowing the authenticator to interact with other apps and services in a more integrated manner. |
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