# ELO Modern Authentication (Auth2)

ELO Modern Authentication (also abbreviated as Auth2) acts as a central authentication point for all clients.

Besides standard authentication with ELO user name and password, it is also possible to authenticate with identity providers, such as Microsoft, Google, or Keycloak.

ELO logon dialog box with ELO Modern Authentication: Button for authentication with Microsoft and fields for user name and password for authentication in ELO

Every identity provider can be configured, as long as it complies the OpenID protocol.

This documentation covers the following topics:

Last updated: November 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM