What is Auth for GenAI?
Generative AI (GenAI) applications powered by large language models (LLMs) and AI agents are changing how users interact with software. As developers integrate AI capabilities that handle login, data access, and tool execution into their applications, securing these interactions becomes critical.
Auth for GenAI provides a robust identity and access management platform designed to secure every layer of your GenAI stack – including human users, AI agents, external APIs and sensitive data.
Auth for GenAI works out of the box with popular AI frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, and the Vercel AI SDK, enabling developers to build and deploy secure AI-powered applications that users can trust.
Key benefits
- Seamless implementation and integration with your existing architecture
- Comprehensive security controls for both human users and AI agents
- Enterprise-grade protection that builds user trust and confidence
- Ecosystem compatibility with leading GenAI frameworks and tools
Core functionalities
User authentication
Implement secure authentication flows for your GenAI applications:
- User authentication: Leverage OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect to securely authenticate users with Auth0’s Universal Login. Works with social, enterprise, and custom identity providers.
Integrate the Universal Login you already know and love into your GenAI apps.
Call APIs on the user's behalf
Securely connect AI agents to external tools, functions, and services:
- OAuth2.0 integration: Connect to Gmail, Slack, GitHub, and other services using our Token Vault feature
- Automatic token management: Handle token refreshes and exchanges without user interventions
- Scoped access: Minimize security vulnerabilities by implementing the principle of least privilege
Expand your GenAI application capabilities by integrating with other specialized tools through secure APIs.
Asynchronous authorization
Add human-in-the-loop controls for critical or delayed actions using secure protocols like CIBA and RAR:
- Client-Initiated Backchannel Authentication (CIBA) protocol support: Enable AI agents to asynchronously implement secure backchannel authentication and authorization flows when user approval is required before taking an action
- Rich Authorization Requests (RAR): Enhance security by requesting specific authorization permissions for users to approve through push notifications
Asynchronously connect with the user and prompt for authentication and authorization.
Fine-grained authorization for RAGs
Use Auth0 FGA to enforce document and relationship-level access control in your Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines:
- Document-level access control: Perform granular permission checks on RAG data sources
- Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC): Replace broad roles with precise, fine-grained relationship-based access control decisions
- Compliance support: Meet regulatory requirements for data access and protection
Only let your RAG use documents your user can access to provide answers.
Developer Preview program
Auth for GenAI is currently available in Developer Preview. Join today to start building secure GenAI applications and provide feedback to shape the platform's future.
Get started
The fastest way to get started with Auth for GenAI is to follow our quickstart guides. These step-by-step tutorials will help you implement your GenAI applications' authentication, authorization, and security features.