AWS Cognito Authentication Patterns

Use When

• Building AWS-native login and user management
• Supporting social or enterprise federation through Cognito

Workflow

1. Define user pool, app clients, and hosted UI or custom auth integration.
2. Configure claims, groups, and custom attributes for authorization needs.
3. Implement frontend sign-in, token refresh, and logout behavior.
4. Validate JWTs in backend and gateway layers.
5. Integrate MFA, password policy, and account recovery controls.

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