WorkOS guide covers safe SSO just-in-time provisioning matching

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This technical guide explains how to safely implement just-in-time provisioning during SSO callbacks by establishing a proper resolution order. The author argues that matching incoming logins to existing users via email addresses alone is unsafe unless backed by a verified domain or trusted identity provider proof. To prevent account takeover vulnerabilities, applications should key identity records on a persistent identifier scoped to the connection. Open article →