Secure Email Delivery in Keycloak 26.2 Using XOAUTH2

Secure Email Delivery in Keycloak 26.2 Using XOAUTH2 Email has been one of the oldest and most fundamental services on the internet, used for notifications, password resets, verifications, and more. Over time we’ve seen major improvements — encryption via TLS, then STARTTLS, and now many providers are moving away from…

Keycloak or SaaS IdP? A Tech Leader’s Guide to Making the Right IAM Choice

Introduction Shipping single sign‑on quickly is tempting. Stakeholders push for a smooth login experience, developers want to move on to core features, and security teams are eager to tick the “MFA enabled” box. The trouble is that identity and access management (IAM) decisions outlive launch days. Once you choose a…

Keycloak Migration Made Easy: Tips and Best Practices

Here we’ll explore the most significant changes introduced in recent Keycloak releases and how they impact migration efforts. We’ll walk through practical examples to resolve common challenges, ensuring a smooth transition to newer versions. Whether it’s adapting to updated configurations or managing deprecated features, this post should provide additional tips…