Tutorials

Tutorials

Learn how to implement authentication features with practical, hands-on tutorials. Each tutorial includes complete code examples, best practices, and real-world scenarios.

Getting Started

Understanding Keycloak Basics Your First Application Social Login Setup

Security & Best Practices

JWT Token Validation Magic Link Authentication Multi-Realm Architecture

UI Customization

Enhanced Branding Email Theme Customization

Tutorial Categories

🚀 Getting Started

Perfect for developers new to Keycloak:

  • Understanding core concepts
  • Setting up your first application
  • Basic authentication flows
  • User management basics

🔒 Security

Essential security implementations:

  • Token validation strategies
  • Secure session management
  • Password policies
  • Attack prevention

🎨 Customization

Make Keycloak match your brand:

  • Theme customization
  • Email templates
  • Custom forms
  • Localization

🏗️ Architecture

Advanced patterns for production:

  • Multi-tenancy strategies
  • Microservices authentication
  • High availability setup
  • Performance optimization

🔌 Integrations

Connect with your stack:

  • Frontend frameworks
  • Backend services
  • Third-party providers
  • Legacy systems

Learning Path

For Frontend Developers

  1. Start with Understanding Keycloak Basics
  2. Follow Your First Application
  3. Implement JWT Token Validation
  4. Add Social Login

For Backend Developers

  1. Review JWT Token Validation Best Practices
  2. Explore Multi-Realm Architecture
  3. Study the Integration Guides

For DevOps Engineers

  1. Understand Multi-Realm Architecture
  2. Review security guides in Guides section
  3. Check Features documentation for platform capabilities

Tutorial Format

Each tutorial includes:

  • Prerequisites: What you need before starting
  • Time Required: Estimated completion time
  • Difficulty Level: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced
  • Code Examples: Complete, runnable code in multiple languages
  • Best Practices: Security and performance considerations
  • Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
  • Next Steps: Where to go after completing the tutorial

Contributing

Have a tutorial idea? We welcome contributions! Contact us at [email protected] to submit your own tutorials.

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