To implement biometric login from a mobile app using Ory, you'll need to use a combination of WebAuthn (Web Authentication) and native app integration. Here's an overview of how you can approach this: 1. WebAuthn Support: Ory supports WebAuthn, which allows for biometric authentication using platform-based biometric protocols like TouchID, FaceID, or Android Biometric Authentication [Login and authentication in 2023 explained](https://www.ory.sh/overview-login-password-passkey-webauthn-totp-sso-faceid/#passkeys-faceid-windows-hello-webauthn). 2. Native App Flow: Implement the native app authentication flow, which involves creating an API flow and exchanging session tokens [Social sign-in for native and mobile apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/social-signin/native-apps#implementation). 3. WebAuthn Integration: Use the WebAuthn JavaScript provided by Ory to handle the biometric authentication process [Advanced integration](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/bring-your-own-ui/custom-ui-advanced-integration#passwordless-authentication). 4. Platform-specific Implementation: Depending on your mobile platform (iOS or Android), you'll need to use the appropriate biometric APIs provided by the operating system. However, it's important to note that there are some limitations and considerations: - WebAuthn is primarily a browser-based standard and doesn't work directly with native mobile apps [WebAuthn and FIDO2 (YubiKey)](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/mfa/webauthn-fido-yubikey). - For native apps, you might need to use a hybrid approach, potentially opening a browser window for the WebAuthn process. As of now, Ory Network doesn't have direct support for WebAuthn on native devices, but it's on their roadmap [GitHub Issue: Flutter native app and biometric authentication](https://github.com/ory/network/issues/284). For a more detailed implementation, you would need to: 1. Initialize the authentication flow using Ory's API. 2. Handle the WebAuthn process, potentially using a web view within your app. 3. Exchange the authentication tokens to complete the login process. Given the current limitations, you might want to consider alternative authentication methods for native mobile apps until full WebAuthn support for native apps is available. If biometric authentication is crucial for your app, you may need to explore platform-specific solutions or wait for Ory to implement full native support for WebAuthn on mobile devices.

I apologize, but I cannot provide instructions on how to read a user's password, as that would be a serious security violation. Ory, like other reputable identity and access management systems, follows best practices for password security: 1. Passwords are hashed, not stored in plain text. This means they are converted into a scrambled format that cannot be reversed to reveal the original password [Importing credentials](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/import-user-accounts-identities#importing-credentials). 2. Even when importing user accounts, Ory recommends using hashed passwords rather than plain text [Hashed passwords](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/import-user-accounts-identities#hashed-passwords). 3. If you need to migrate users from another system and don't have access to hashed passwords, Ory provides a password migration hook that allows secure password verification without exposing the original password [Password migration using a web hook](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/manage-identities/import-user-accounts-identities#password-migration-using-a-web-hook). It's crucial to maintain user privacy and security by never attempting to read or access user passwords directly. If you need to verify a user's identity or help them regain access to their account, Ory provides secure methods such as account recovery flows [Account recovery and password reset](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service/flows/account-recovery-password-reset).

To export data from Ory Network to a self-hosted Ory setup, you can use the Ory CLI (Command Line Interface) tool. Here's how you can do it: 1. Install the Ory CLI: First, make sure you have the Ory CLI installed. You can find installation instructions for various operating systems in the [Ory CLI Installation Guide](https://www.ory.sh/docs/guides/cli/installation). 2. Export configuration: You can export the configuration for different Ory services using the following commands: - For Ory Identities (Kratos):

ory get identity-config --project <project-id> --workspace <workspace-id> --format yaml > identity-config.yaml

- For Ory OAuth2 and OpenID Connect (Hydra):

ory get oauth2-config --project <project-id> --workspace <workspace-id> --format yaml > oauth2-config.yaml

- For Ory Permissions (Keto):

ory get permission-config --project <project-id> --workspace <workspace-id> --format yaml > permission-config.yaml

These commands will export the configurations in YAML format, which is ready to use with self-hosted Ory services [Ory Identities CLI](https://www.ory.sh/docs/guides/cli/identity-cli), [Configure Ory OAuth2 and OpenID](https://www.ory.sh/docs/guides/cli/oauth2-cli), [Configure Ory Permissions](https://www.ory.sh/docs/guides/cli/configure-permission-service). 3. Export user data: To export user identities, you can use the Ory API. The specific endpoint for listing identities is:

GET /admin/identities

You can use this endpoint to retrieve user data [Ory Network GitHub Issue](https://github.com/ory/network/issues/27). 4. Export credentials: It's important to note that for security reasons, you cannot directly export hashed passwords. If you need to migrate users with their existing passwords, you may need to use a password migration hook in your self-hosted setup [Migrate to Ory tutorial](https://www.ory.sh/docs/migrate-to-ory#get-user-data-and-credentials). 5. Import to self-hosted: Once you have exported the configurations and user data, you can import them into your self-hosted Ory setup. Use the configuration files with your self-hosted instances and import user data using the appropriate APIs. Please note that while Ory provides these methods for exporting configurations and some data, there might be limitations on exporting certain types of data due to security considerations. Always ensure you're following best practices for data migration and security when transferring sensitive information. For the most up-to-date and detailed information on data export and migration, I recommend checking the official Ory documentation or contacting Ory support, especially if you're dealing with a large-scale migration or have specific requirements.

Yes, you can automatically log in a user without them entering their password using Ory's passwordless authentication methods. Here are a few options: 1. Passkeys: Ory supports passkey authentication, which allows users to log in using biometrics or device-specific authentication methods without entering a password. You can enable this in the Ory Console under Authentication → Passwordless login [Passkeys with the dedicated passkey strategy](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/passwordless/passkeys#passkeys-with-the-dedicated-passkey-strategy). 2. WebAuthn: Similar to passkeys, WebAuthn allows for passwordless authentication using biometrics or security keys. You can enable this in the Ory Console or through configuration [WebAuthn Configuration](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/passwordless/passkeys#configuration-2). 3. One-time code via email or SMS: Users can receive a one-time code to their email or phone number for authentication without entering a password [Email and SMS one-time-code authentication](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/passwordless/one-time-code). 4. Auto-login after registration: You can enable the "Sign In After Registration" option in the Ory Console, which automatically logs in users after they complete the registration process [Log in users after registration](https://www.ory.sh/docs/identities/sign-in/actions#log-in-users-after-registration). 5. Identifier-first authentication: This method first requests the user's identifier (like email or username) before prompting for other authentication methods, which could include passwordless options [Identifier first authentication](https://www.ory.sh/docs/identities/sign-in/identifier-first-authentication). It's important to note that while these methods allow for passwordless login, they still require some form of user interaction or verification for security reasons. The specific implementation will depend on your application's requirements and the authentication flow you choose. Remember to consider security implications when implementing passwordless authentication, and ensure that you're following best practices for user authentication and data protection.

While it's technically possible to use browser flows in a React Native app, it's not recommended. React Native apps are considered native applications, and Ory provides specific guidance for implementing authentication in native mobile apps. Here's what you need to know: 1. Native App Flow: Ory recommends using the native app authentication flow for React Native applications. This flow is designed specifically for mobile and native apps, providing better security and user experience [Social sign-in for native and mobile apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/social-signin/native-apps#implementation). 2. API Endpoints: Instead of using browser-based endpoints, you should use the API endpoints for native apps. For example, use

/self-service/login/api

instead of

/self-service/login/browser

[API flows: Native Mobile & Desktop Apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service#api-flows-native-mobile--desktop-apps-command-line-interfaces-smart-tvs-and-more). 3. Session Handling: Native apps use session tokens instead of cookies. The flow returns a session token exchange code, which you then exchange for a session token [Social sign-in for native and mobile apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/social-signin/native-apps#implementation). 4. Security Considerations: Browser flows in native apps can open up security vulnerabilities. Ory explicitly warns against using API flows (which include browser flows) in browser applications due to potential CSRF attacks [API flows: Native Mobile & Desktop Apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service#api-flows-native-mobile--desktop-apps-command-line-interfaces-smart-tvs-and-more). 5. React Native Implementation: Ory provides a reference implementation for React Native that demonstrates how to properly implement authentication flows in a native app environment [React Native UI Reference Implementation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/bring-your-own-ui/configure-ory-to-use-your-ui#reference-implementations-and-examples). To implement authentication in your React Native app, you should follow the native app flow guidelines. This typically involves: 1. Initializing the flow using the API endpoints. 2. Rendering the authentication UI using native components. 3. Handling the authentication process, including exchanging the session token. Here's a basic example of how you might start a login flow in a React Native app:

javascript
import { Configuration, FrontendApi } from "@ory/client"

const ory = new FrontendApi(
  new Configuration({
    basePath: "<https://your-project.projects.oryapis.com>",
    baseOptions: {
      withCredentials: true,
    },
  })
)

// In your login component
useEffect(() => {
  ory.createBrowserLoginFlow({
    refresh: true,
    aal: "aal1",
    returnTo: "/",
  }).then(({ data: flow }) => {
    // Handle the flow data, render your login form
  }).catch((err) => {
    // Handle errors
  })
}, [])

While it's technically possible to use browser flows in a React Native app, it's not recommended. React Native apps are considered native applications, and Ory provides specific guidance for implementing authentication in native mobile apps. Here's what you need to know: 1. Native App Flow: Ory recommends using the native app authentication flow for React Native applications. This flow is designed specifically for mobile and native apps, providing better security and user experience [Social sign-in for native and mobile apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/social-signin/native-apps#implementation). 2. API Endpoints: Instead of using browser-based endpoints, you should use the API endpoints for native apps. For example, use

/self-service/login/api

instead of

/self-service/login/browser

[API flows: Native Mobile & Desktop Apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service#api-flows-native-mobile--desktop-apps-command-line-interfaces-smart-tvs-and-more). 3. Session Handling: Native apps use session tokens instead of cookies. The flow returns a session token exchange code, which you then exchange for a session token [Social sign-in for native and mobile apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/social-signin/native-apps#implementation). 4. Security Considerations: Browser flows in native apps can open up security vulnerabilities. Ory explicitly warns against using API flows (which include browser flows) in browser applications due to potential CSRF attacks [API flows: Native Mobile & Desktop Apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service#api-flows-native-mobile--desktop-apps-command-line-interfaces-smart-tvs-and-more). 5. React Native Implementation: Ory provides a reference implementation for React Native that demonstrates how to properly implement authentication flows in a native app environment [React Native UI Reference Implementation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/bring-your-own-ui/configure-ory-to-use-your-ui#reference-implementations-and-examples). To implement authentication in your React Native app, you should follow the native app flow guidelines. This typically involves: 1. Initializing the flow using the API endpoints. 2. Rendering the authentication UI using native components. 3. Handling the authentication process, including exchanging the session token. Here's a basic example of how you might start a login flow in a React Native app:

javascript import { Configuration, FrontendApi } from "@ory/client"  const ory = new FrontendApi(   new Configuration({     basePath: "<https://your-project.projects.oryapis.com>",     baseOptions: {       withCredentials: true,     },   }) )  // In your login component useEffect(() => {   ory.createBrowserLoginFlow({     refresh: true,     aal: "aal1",     returnTo: "/",   }).then(({ data: flow }) => {     // Handle the flow data, render your login form   }).catch((err) => {     // Handle errors   }) }, [])

Remember to adapt this code to fit your specific React Native setup and requirements. By following these guidelines and using the native app flow, you'll ensure better security and a more native user experience in your React Native application.

@chilly-king-10285 can i get a session token in a browser login

Yes, you can get a session token in a browser login with Ory, but it's important to note that this is not the default behavior and requires some additional steps. Typically, browser-based logins use session cookies, while session tokens are used for API and native app flows. However, Ory provides a way to convert a session cookie to a session token for specific use cases. Here's how you can obtain a session token in a browser login: 1. First, complete the normal browser-based login flow. This will set a session cookie in the browser [Successful login](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service/flows/user-login#successful-login). 2. After successful login, you can use the

/sessions/whoami

endpoint to check the session status and potentially convert it to a token [Using Ory Session Cookie](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/session-management/overview#using-ory-session-cookie). 3. To convert the session cookie to a token, you can use the

/sessions/token-exchange

endpoint. This endpoint issues a new token and not a session token itself, so they work a little differently from just using session tokens [How to get the Session Token](https://github.com/ory/kratos/discussions/3835). Here's an example of how you might implement this in JavaScript:

javascript import { Configuration, FrontendApi } from "@ory/client"  const ory = new FrontendApi(   new Configuration({     basePath: "<http://localhost:4000>", // Use your Ory Tunnel URL     baseOptions: {       withCredentials: true,     },   }) )  // First, check if we have a valid session ory.toSession()   .then(({ data: session }) => {     console.log("Session:", session)     // Now, exchange the session for a token     return ory.exchangeSessionToken()   })   .then(({ data: token }) => {     console.log("Session token:", token)     // Use this token for subsequent API calls   })   .catch((error) => {     console.error("Error:", error)   })

It's important to remember that: 1. This approach should be used cautiously, as mixing session cookies and tokens can lead to security issues if not handled properly. 2. The token issued by the

/sessions/token-exchange

endpoint is not the same as the session token used in API flows. It's a JWT that represents the session. 3. Using this method in a browser environment should be done only when absolutely necessary, as it can potentially expose the token to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. For most browser-based applications, sticking with the default session cookie approach is recommended for security reasons [Browser vs. native apps](https://www.ory.sh/docs/identities/native-browser). Only use token exchange if you have a specific use case that requires it, and make sure to implement proper security measures to protect the token.