I really like how easy Replit Auth is to integrate, especially for quickly shipping MVPs. It’s been great from a developer experience and security standpoint.
That said, for consumer-facing and SaaS products, the current end-user UX creates some real conversion friction:
1) Returning user flow
Existing users are routed through the Sign Up flow and have to notice a small “Already have an account? Log in” link. Many miss this, which creates confusion and drop-off.
2) Branding + trust in auth emails
Verification/login emails appear to come from Replit rather than the product’s brand. Some users don’t recognize Replit, which can reduce trust and open rates.
3) Permissions/consent screen
The “Company XYZ would like to access your Replit account” screen with multiple permissions can feel heavy for end users and may discourage sign-ups.
Suggested Improvements
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Clear “Sign In” vs “Sign Up” entry points
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Customizable/white-labeled auth emails
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A lighter-weight, product-branded consent experience
I think solving these would make Replit Auth much more viable for production consumer/SaaS apps, not just internal tools and prototypes.
Thanks for building such a strong platform!