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High-Risk Update: Last Login Workflow Changes

This update may affect notification triggers related to Last Login and Last Updated fields in workflows. We are closely monitoring the system and have a 15-minute rollback plan in place. Please report any issues immediately to ensure platform stability.

The following changes are included in this release of the Next Identity platform.

New Features

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⭐ Apple Social Login

We’ve added the ability for users to log in to Hosted Journeys using their Apple credentials, similar to our existing support for Google and Facebook login.

• Seamless login experience: Users can now log in with their Apple ID for a quick and secure authentication process.
• Account creation flow: If a user doesn't have an account, the registration form is pre-filled with their Apple email, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
• Account merging: Users can merge their existing accounts when their Apple ID matches another login method (e.g., Google or Facebook), providing flexibility in account management.

Learn more about Social Authentication.

⭐ Authentication Journey

We’ve introduced a new way for Application Managers to view and run their Authentication Journey configurations directly from the Next Identity Console. This update helps users managing Hosted Journeys easily review key aspects of their authentication setup with greater clarity and control. With this update, you can:

• Gain clear insights: View the type and method of authentication used in your application for better understanding.
• Improve user access options: Check if biometry and social login are enabled, offering more flexible login choices for users.
• Review 2FA configurations: See whether 2FA is required or optional, and explore the available methods.
• Ensure compliance: Verify if Progressive Profile, Terms & Conditions, and other critical steps are activated to meet compliance and improve user experience.
• Test your journey: Run the Authentication Journey in a live environment to ensure all steps and settings function as expected.

This foundational update sets the stage for future enhancements, including the ability to edit authentication steps directly within the console. Learn more about the Authentication Journey.

Enhancements

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• Backend Enhancements: Continued migrating account-related endpoints to further improve compatibility with future IDP integrations and enhance IDP agnostic capability.

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• Adaptive Authentication for Opt-in Customers: Introduced an enhancement for adaptive authentication that applies 2FA only to customers who have opted in. Learn more about Threat Guard.
• Update to lastLogin Metadata Handling: Updated the process for modifying the lastLogin attribute using a new Akamai metadata client, preventing unnecessary updates to the lastUpdated field in user records while maintaining lastLogin functionality.
• Improved Parameter Handling for Activation and Password Reset: Enhanced the account activation and password reset processes by streamlining how parameters are passed, ensuring a more efficient and reliable workflow without relying on external storage.

General

• IDP 1.2 Upgrade for Custom Domains: Applied the IDP version 1.2 upgrade to all custom domains.

Bug Fixes

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• Security Menu Icon Missing: Resolved an issue where the Security menu icon was not displayed in the left navigation bar after logging in.