> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.launchstack.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.launchstack.app/backend/authentication.md).

# Authentication

The LaunchStack supports two ways of Authentication:

* [Email and Password](/backend/authentication/email-and-password.md) (enabled by default)
* [Social Login](/backend/authentication/social-login.md)