We use it as a dedicated solution. We use it to authenticate our web applications.
Snr. Developer at Mama Money Pty
The multi-factor authentication setup needs to be improved
Pros and Cons
- "The multi-factor authentication setup has room for improvement."
- "You need to evaluate the export users. The multifactor authentication, much less this room for improving the configuration setup of that."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Setting up groups is easy, as well as assigning users to groups.
What needs improvement?
You need to evaluate the export users. The multi-factor authentication setup has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Amazon Cognito for three years.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the overall solution a four out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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