Insights on Identity, Security & Keycloak
Tutorials, deep dives, and best practices from the Skycloak team.
Keycloak vs Zitadel: Open-Source IAM Compared
Keycloak vs Zitadel compared on licensing, architecture, multi-tenancy, self-hosting, and extensibility to help you choose the right open-source IAM platform.
9 min read
Is Self-Hosting Keycloak Worth It in 2026? An Honest Reality Check
Is self-hosting Keycloak worth it? An honest look at the real operational burden, when self-hosting wins, and when managed Keycloak…
10 min read
Keycloak on Redis: Benchmarking Locke vs Embedded Infinispan
A production benchmark of Keycloak caching on Redis (Locke) vs embedded Infinispan: ~100% throughput parity, sub-second node-loss recovery vs 31-40s.
10 min read
Getting Started with Keycloak in 2026: The Modern Guide
Complete getting started guide for Keycloak in 2026. Install with Docker, configure your first realm, connect a React app, add…
10 min read
Keycloak Troubleshooting: Fix the 10 Most Common Errors
Fix the 10 most common Keycloak errors: redirect URI mismatch, invalid_grant, 403 forbidden, SSL errors, login loops, CORS issues, and…
10 min read
Keycloak Docker Compose: From Development to Production
Complete Keycloak Docker Compose setups for dev, staging, and production. Includes PostgreSQL, TLS termination, clustering, health checks, and backups.
10 min read
Keycloak Event Streaming and Webhooks: Real-Time Integration
Build real-time integrations with Keycloak events. Learn the Event Listener SPI, custom webhook providers, Kafka integration, and event filtering patterns.
11 min read
Keycloak LDAP User Federation: Setup, Sync Modes, and Mappers
How Keycloak LDAP user federation actually works: import vs no-import, the four edit modes, sync strategies, and the mappers that…
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SAML vs OIDC: When to Use Each Protocol
Compare SAML and OIDC protocols for SSO. Learn when to use each, how they work in Keycloak, and how to…
10 min read
Keycloak + OPA: Fine-Grained Authorization Beyond RBAC
Integrate Open Policy Agent with Keycloak for fine-grained authorization. Learn ABAC, ReBAC patterns, Rego policies, sidecar deployment, and decision logging.
10 min read
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