UX / UI Overview
Design principles, state management guidelines, and platform-specific recommendations for integrating Glide authentication into your application.
Design Principles
Frictionless
One-tap authentication with no passwords, OTPs, or codes to enter. Minimal user effort, minimal drop-off.
Platform Native
Uses Digital Credentials API, carrier-native apps, and App Clips so users interact with familiar, trusted system-level UI rather than third-party screens.
Customizable
Every touchpoint where the user leaves your application is brandable. Redirect pages, success and error screens can all be styled with your brand colors and messaging. We provide code templates so each step matches your product.
Transparent
Users should always understand what's happening during authentication. It is your responsibility as the integrating application to communicate clear loading states, progress indicators, and meaningful error messages throughout the flow.
In This Section
Auth States
Recommended handling for every authentication state: loading, success, error, timeout, and user cancellation.
Desktop Flow
How QR-based authentication works when initiated from a desktop browser, and why the mobile handoff requires dedicated UI.
Customization
Available branding and configuration options for redirect pages, error screens, and flow behavior.