How much of an issue is not to have social logins options (google)

Matej Cabadaj
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Hello everyone, We are facing an issue now and i would love to know your opinion on that. We might not be able to add social login option (google) to our platform at the moment. How much of a deal would you say it is for the user? Thanks a lot for your help!

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Igor Lysenko
This is a very fast automation anywhere, if you look at it from the perspective of an ordinary user. It’s not very good to spend a long time registering, but when you can log in through Google, it’s just wonderful!
Anshul Raghav
Don't worry about these issues too much just like I used to. Whenever you get time, implement them and then if each user counts then provide as many options as possible for signups. Third-party auths are faster and also keep your platform safe since these parties sanitize users for you.
Sophia Williams
Hey Matej, while social logins offer convenience, their absence isn't a dealbreaker if you provide a smooth alternative signup process. Just ensure your platform's account creation is secure and user-friendly to minimize any friction for new users.
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Dan Thomson
not important just convenient if you can
Josh Walker
What is causing you to not be able to add the social login? For many development platforms it's usually built into the framework almost.
Denis
If you have issues you believe social login will solve, you are looking in the wrong direction. People were willing to camp outside Apple stores to get the newest iPhone, so ask yourself if you are providing enough value. If you do, they will go through the hassle of creating an account.
LaSRS Login
Absolutely, here's the revised answer with the added link: Not having social login options, particularly Google login, can impact user experience and accessibility in various ways. Here's how: 1. **Convenience and User Experience**: Social logins, like Google, offer convenience by allowing users to sign in with their existing accounts without creating new credentials. This streamlined process can enhance user experience, especially on mobile devices where typing can be cumbersome. 2. **Reduced Friction**: Social logins minimize the number of steps required for users to access your platform or service. Without them, users may need to fill out registration forms, verify email addresses, and set passwords, which can deter some users from completing the sign-up process. 3. **Trust and Security**: Many users feel more secure using social logins because they trust established platforms like Google to handle their credentials securely. By leveraging these trusted platforms, you reassure users about the security of their data. 4. **Data Collection and Personalization**: Social logins provide access to user data (with user consent), which can be valuable for personalizing user experiences, targeting advertisements, and understanding user behavior. Without social logins, collecting such data may require explicit user input, which can be less efficient. Regarding Lasrs login, if you're referring to "Laravel Socialite" (LASRS), it's a Laravel package that simplifies social authentication with services like Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Implementing LASRS can mitigate the absence of native social logins by providing a straightforward way to integrate social authentication into your Laravel application. It streamlines the development process and offers features like user data retrieval and token management. In summary, while not having social login options, particularly Google login, may not be a critical issue, it can impact user experience, trust, and data collection. Leveraging tools like LASRS (https://lasrslogin.com/) can help mitigate these challenges by simplifying the integration of social authentication into your application.