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Choose Your Integration Path

Civic Auth offers two integration approaches for React Native applications. Choose the one that fits your app’s needs:

Authentication Only

Standard OAuth2/OIDC authentication for user sign-in and profile access.Best for:
  • Apps that only need user authentication
  • No blockchain functionality required
  • Simpler setup and maintenance

Web3 Wallet Integration

Full authentication plus embedded Solana wallet for blockchain interactions.Best for:
  • DeFi applications
  • NFT marketplaces
  • Apps requiring transaction signing
  • Blockchain-powered features
Requires:
  • Enabling Web3 wallets in Civic dashboard
  • Registering your app domain/scheme

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Integration Comparison

FeatureAuthentication OnlyWeb3 Wallet Integration
User Authentication✅ OAuth2/OIDC flow✅ OAuth2/OIDC flow
User Profile Access✅ Email, name, picture✅ Email, name, picture
Token Management✅ Access & ID tokens✅ Access & ID tokens
Embedded Wallets❌ Not available✅ Solana wallet creation
Transaction Signing❌ Not available✅ Sign & send transactions
Balance Queries❌ Not available✅ Check wallet balances
Message Signing❌ Not available✅ Sign arbitrary messages
Native Configuration❌ Minimal setup✅ Requires iOS/Android config

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Architecture Overview

Flow:
  1. User initiates sign-in
  2. OAuth2 flow with Civic Auth
  3. Receive user profile and tokens
  4. Use data in your app

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Next Steps

1

Install Dependencies

Complete the Installation & Setup for both approaches.
2

Choose Your Path

3

Implement & Test

Follow your chosen integration guide and test with your app.

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Common Use Cases

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Authentication Only

  • Social Apps: User profiles and content sharing
  • Business Apps: Employee authentication and access control
  • Content Platforms: User accounts and personalization
  • SaaS Applications: Customer authentication and dashboards

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Web3 Wallet Integration

  • DeFi Platforms: Trading, lending, and yield farming
  • NFT Marketplaces: Buying, selling, and displaying NFTs
  • Gaming: In-game assets and rewards on blockchain
  • Payment Apps: Crypto payments and transfers
  • DAO Applications: Voting and governance participation

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