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dagnelies committed Apr 7, 2023
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> This library is used in [Passwordless.ID](https://passwordless.id), a free public identity provider based on WebAuthn for strong authentication and implementing the OpenID protocol.
Try out the playground to see how it works:
Try out the playground to see how this library works:

- [Testing Playground](https://webauthn.passwordless.id/demos/playground.html)

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What is the difference between this and Passwordless.ID?
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This library is a wrapper around the WebAuthn protocol. It is the technical foundation for strong authentication.
This library is a wrapper around the WebAuthn protocol.
It is the technical foundation for strong authentication.
No more, no less.

[Passwordless.ID](https://passwordless.id) is a service. It provides is all the other things required for a complete authentication system:

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- OAuth2/OpenID integration
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This WebAuthn library enables you to build a custom solution, while [Passwordless.ID](https://passwordless.id) enables you to use a "Sign in with Passwordless.ID" button, a bit like "Sign in with Google/Microsoft/Apple" but platform neutral, secure and without configuration.
This WebAuthn library enables you to build a custom solution from scratch. In contrast, [Passwordless.ID](https://passwordless.id) enables you to use a "Sign in with Passwordless.ID" button, a bit like "Sign in with Google/Microsoft/Apple" but platform neutral, secure and without configuration.



How does the protocol work?
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![diagram](https://passwordless.id/protocols/webauthn/overview.svg)

To learn more about the protocol, check out the webauthn guide at [Passwordless.ID](https://passwordless.id).
Further documentation about the protocol can be found in the webauthn guide at [Passwordless.ID](https://passwordless.id).



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