Migrating from Auth0 to TitaniumVault: Step-by-Step Guide

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title: "Migrating from Auth0 to TitaniumVault: Step-by-Step Guide" description: "A comprehensive guide to migrating your authentication from Auth0 to TitaniumVault. Covers user migration, application updates, and testing strategies." date: "2025-01-08" author: "Zeros and Ones Team" category: "Migration" tags: ["Auth0", "Migration", "TitaniumVault", "OAuth 2.0", "SSO", "Identity"]

Migrating from Auth0 to a new identity provider can seem daunting, but with proper planning, it's a straightforward process. This guide walks you through migrating to TitaniumVault while maintaining a seamless experience for your users.

Why Organizations Migrate

Common reasons for moving away from Auth0:

1. Cost: Auth0's per-MAU pricing becomes expensive at scale
2. Control: Desire for on-premises or single-tenant deployment
3. Features: Need for specific functionality not available in Auth0
4. Compliance: Requirements for data residency or specific certifications
5. Simplicity: Preference for a more focused solution

Pre-Migration Assessment

Before starting, document your current Auth0 setup:

Authentication Methods

• Social connections (Google, GitHub, etc.)
• Enterprise connections (SAML, LDAP)
• Database connections
• Passwordless options

User Data

• Total user count
• User metadata and app_metadata
• Custom user attributes
• Password hash format

Applications

• Single Page Applications (SPAs)
• Regular web applications
• Native/mobile applications
• Machine-to-machine (M2M) applications

Customizations

• Rules and Actions
• Custom login pages
• Email templates
• Hooks and extensions

Migration Strategy Options

Option 1: Big Bang Migration

Migrate all users at once during a maintenance window.

Pros:

• Clean cutover
• No dual-running systems
• Simpler long-term

Cons:

• Higher risk
• Requires maintenance window
• Users must reset passwords

Option 2: Gradual Migration

Migrate users progressively as they log in.

Pros:

• Lower risk
• No forced password resets
• No maintenance window needed

Cons:

• Longer migration period
• Dual systems running
• More complex

Option 3: Parallel Running

Run both systems simultaneously with routing.

Pros:

• Easy rollback
• Zero downtime
• Thorough testing possible

Cons:

• Double the cost temporarily
• Complex routing logic
• Data sync challenges

Step-by-Step Migration

Phase 1: Setup TitaniumVault

1. Create your TitaniumVault account

   • Set up your organization
   • Configure your domain
   • Set up admin users

2. Configure identity providers

   • Set up social connections
   • Configure enterprise SSO (SAML/OIDC)
   • Test each connection

3. Create applications

   • Register each application
   • Configure redirect URIs
   • Set up scopes and permissions

Phase 2: User Migration

Export users from Auth0:

# Using Auth0 Management API
curl -X GET \
  "https://YOUR_DOMAIN.auth0.com/api/v2/users" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

Transform and import to TitaniumVault:

# Using TitaniumVault API
curl -X POST \
  "https://api.titanium-vault.com/v1/users/bulk" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TV_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d @transformed_users.json

Phase 3: Password Handling

Auth0 uses bcrypt for password hashing. Options:

1. Import bcrypt hashes (if supported)
2. Lazy migration: Validate against Auth0 on first login, then rehash
3. Force password reset: All users set new passwords

Phase 4: Application Updates

Update your applications to use TitaniumVault:

For SPAs (React example):

// Before (Auth0)
import { Auth0Provider } from '@auth0/auth0-react';

// After (TitaniumVault)
import { TitaniumVaultProvider } from '@titaniumvault/react';

function App() {
  return (
    <TitaniumVaultProvider
      domain="your-org.titanium-vault.com"
      clientId="your-client-id"
      redirectUri={window.location.origin}
    >
      <YourApp />
    </TitaniumVaultProvider>
  );
}

For backend APIs:

// Update token validation endpoint
const jwksUri = 'https://your-org.titanium-vault.com/.well-known/jwks.json';
const issuer = 'https://your-org.titanium-vault.com';

Phase 5: Testing

Create a comprehensive test plan:

• [ ] User registration flow
• [ ] Login with all methods (email, social, SSO)
• [ ] Password reset flow
• [ ] MFA enrollment and verification
• [ ] Token refresh
• [ ] Logout (single and global)
• [ ] Session management
• [ ] API authorization

Phase 6: Cutover

1. Update DNS/routing to point to TitaniumVault
2. Monitor authentication metrics
3. Keep Auth0 as fallback for 30 days
4. Disable Auth0 after successful migration

Post-Migration Checklist

• [ ] All users can authenticate
• [ ] Social logins working
• [ ] Enterprise SSO functional
• [ ] MFA working correctly
• [ ] Password reset emails sending
• [ ] Audit logs flowing
• [ ] API authorization working
• [ ] Mobile apps updated
• [ ] Documentation updated
• [ ] Team trained on new admin console

Common Migration Issues

Issue: Token Format Differences

Auth0 and TitaniumVault may have different token claims.

Solution: Update your application to handle both formats during transition, or map claims in TitaniumVault.

Issue: User Metadata Structure

Metadata structure may differ between platforms.

Solution: Transform metadata during import to match TitaniumVault's schema.

Issue: Rule/Action Migration

Auth0 Rules don't directly translate.

Solution: Review each rule and implement equivalent logic using TitaniumVault's extensibility features.

Timeline Estimate

| Phase | Duration | |-------|----------| | Assessment | 1-2 days | | TitaniumVault Setup | 1-2 days | | User Migration | 1-3 days | | Application Updates | 3-5 days | | Testing | 3-5 days | | Cutover | 1 day | | Total | 10-18 days |

Support During Migration

TitaniumVault offers migration assistance:

• Technical consultation
• Migration scripts and tools
• Priority support during cutover
• Post-migration review

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Ready to migrate from Auth0? Contact our team for a personalized migration plan and timeline. We'll help ensure a smooth transition for your users.