Design Pattern: Allow the User a Simple, Single Step, Login
User Need
I need the login process to be simple, and not multi-step.
What to Do
Provide a simple, single-step alternative for logins.
How it Helps
A simple login allows people with impaired executive function or impaired memory to use applications. This is especially important for users who become confused or overwhelmed with multi-step processes. For example, a user with traumatic brain injury wishes to use a site for online banking. They may have put their finger on a fingerprint scanner to authenticate who they are. Other examples include some third party logins.
Examples
Use:
- Easy third party logins as an option.
- The web authentication protocol [[webauthn-2]] with a single step method that matches your security needs.
Avoid:
- All login methods involving multiple steps.
Related Information
User Story
Personas
- Jonathan: A Therapist with Dyscalculia
- Tal: A Student who has Dyslexia and Impaired Eye Hand Coordination