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ADR-001: User Authentication Approach

Decision ID: ADR-001
Date: 2025-06-01
Status: ✅ Accepted
Impact: 🔴 High
Owner: Product Team
Category: Product

Context

We needed to figure out the best way for people to create accounts and access Beet. There are lots of options, each with different complexity and user experience trade-offs.

Decision

Start simple with email/password for launch, then add social login (Google, Facebook) in Phase 2.

Alternatives Considered

  1. Social login only (Google, Facebook, Apple)
  2. Email/password + social login from day one
  3. Passwordless authentication (magic links)
  4. Enterprise SSO integration first

Consequences

Positive Outcomes

  • Faster to build and launch
  • Works for everyone (universal compatibility)
  • We control the entire user experience

Trade-offs & Risks

  • Takes an extra step vs social login
  • Users have to remember passwords

Success Metrics

  • User registration completion rate > 80%
  • Login success rate > 95%

Implementation

Responsible Teams: User Authentication team
Target Date: 2025-06-30

Next Review: 2025-09-01