Adding Authentication and SSO to a Reflex App

This blog was originally published on Descope Reflex is an open-source full-stack web framework written in and for Python that lets you build both frontend UI and backend logic in pure Python, i.e., you don’t need to manually write JavaScript or separately manage a React/Vue frontend and a separate backend. By adding Descope to your Reflex application, you can immediately take advantage of a full-fledged identity platform—complete with passwordless authentication, MFA, passkeys, social login, enterprise SSO, and customizable user journeys. This lets you keep writing your entire Reflex project in Python while relying on Descope to seamlessly deliver the advanced authentication and security capabilities needed for real-world, scalable applications. Let’s begin! Prerequisites It’s helpful to familiarize yourself with Python and Reflex. You’ll also need a Descope account, but don’t worry if you don’t have one yet—you’ll learn how to set one up shortly. The free tier will be sufficient for