# GitHub Login Integration

GitHub is the world's leading platform for software development, widely used by developers and engineering teams. Its login is a standard for authenticating technical users into developer tools, CI/CD pipelines, and coding platforms, allowing the application to verify a user’s identity based on their professional profile.

## Benefits with Ory + GitHub Login Integration

For developer-focused applications, GitHub is a must-have. Ory simplifies the OAuth flow and token lifecycle, and more importantly, allows for conditional access based on GitHub profile data (e.g., checking if the user is a member of a specific organization) to enforce fine-grained access control.

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### CIAM

Solves the challenge of onboarding technical consumers by streamlining the GitHub OAuth flow and token lifecycle.

[Explore CIAM](/content/customer-identity-and-access-management-ciam/index.html)

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### B2B IAM

Enhances B2B developer tools by enabling fine-grained access control based on GitHub profile data, such as organization membership.

[Explore B2B IAM](/content/business-to-business-identity-and-access-management-iam/index.html)

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### Developer Identity Federation

Connects seamlessly with GitHub accounts using standard OAuth2 protocols.

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### Granular Data Access

Securely requests specific scopes to retrieve essential profile details and verified email addresses.

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### Automated Attribute Mapping

Uses flexible Jsonnet logic to extract and map user data automatically.

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### Privacy-First Handling

Defaults to extracting only verified email addresses to prevent account enumeration and abuse.

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### Streamlined Configuration

Simplifies setup through straightforward developer portal integration and pre-built wizards.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the primary benefit of the GitHub Login social sign-in integration with Ory?**

It reduces friction during onboarding by allowing users to authenticate with their existing credentials.

**How does Ory handle the OAuth 2.0 flow for the GitHub Login integration?**

Ory Kratos abstracts the OAuth 2.0 flow, securely managing token exchange and session creation.

**Can I map profile data with the GitHub Login and Ory integration?**

Yes, Ory allows you to map standardized profile data into your custom identity schema using Jsonnet.

## More GitHub Integrations

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**GitHub App**  
Manage complex token issuance for GitHub Apps  
[Link](/content/integrations/github-app-authentication/index.html)

## More Social Sign-in Integrations

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**Discord Social Login**  
Tap into Discord's large, engaged user base  
[Link](/content/integrations/discord/index.html)

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**Facebook Login**  
Abstract and secure the Facebook OAuth 2.0 flow  
[Link](/content/integrations/facebook-login/index.html)

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**GitLab**  
Streamline OIDC flow for developer-centric services  
[Link](/content/integrations/gitlab/index.html)