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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/Major-Masterpiece342 on 2025-07-12 01:38:25+00:00.

Hi r/selfhosted,

I’m currently setting up my homelab, and also hosting a few things for my family (I’m a student and live a bit further away) and am stuck on which auth system to use. Authentic and Pocket ID are in the running.

My main question for you guys: What do you use and why? Above all, in your experience, which is the better and more convenient solution for non-tech-savvy family members? I’m primarily interested in simple, intuitive operation for users, not the latest enterprise feature.

Second question: How do you secure your services that cannot use native OIDC? (traefik-forward-auth/oauth2-proxy) or with tinyauth? What are your recommendations in terms of stability and simplicity?

I am grateful for any experience and opinions!