Authentication Provider in Mobius

Mobius uses MongoDB as the primary backend for managing authentication data, including user credentials and access information.

At the core of the system is the Authentication Provider — a unified component responsible for:

• Authentication (verifying identity)
• Authorization (managing permissions)
• Accounting (tracking access and usage)

👉 This module acts as a centralized engine for securing the entire platform.

Role of the Authentication Provider

The Authentication Provider is not limited to login functionality.
It acts as a gatekeeper across all system entry points.

It validates access for:

• Web Interface
• APIs
• Other supported communication protocols

👉 Every connection is verified and secured through this component.

Connection Setup

The connection to the Authentication Provider is configured via a Connection String.

• Defines how the system connects to MongoDB
• Includes parameters such as location, credentials, and access settings

👉 Detailed explanation is available in a separate video (link in description).

Unified Authentication Approach

Mobius uses a single Authentication Provider across the entire system.

This ensures:

• Consistent security policies
• Centralized user management
• Simplified configuration

👉 All protocols rely on the same authentication logic.

Role-Based Access Control

The system supports multiple levels of access based on user roles.

• Different users can have different permissions
• Access is controlled centrally
• Security policies remain consistent across the platform

Custom Authentication Providers

For advanced use cases, Mobius allows creating custom authentication providers.

This enables:

• Custom security logic
• Integration with external systems
• Tailored authentication flows

👉 Ideal for projects with specific security requirements.

Summary

The Authentication Provider is a core component of the Mobius platform.

It provides:

• Centralized authentication and authorization
• Secure access across all interfaces
• Flexible and extensible architecture