nextcloud / nextcloud/server

[FR] Passwordless Authentication with an Android app / QR

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0. Needs triage enhancement feature: authentication
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Quick and secure login on non-home computers through browser.

Describe the solution you'd like
Web login screen showing QR code that would be scanned by mobile app for one-time access (Passwordless Authentication). Similar to Telegram/Whatsapp/many others.

Describe alternatives you've considered
none

Additional context
Couldn't find this obvious idea here in issues.

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. Start by locating the existing web login and authentication flow, then determine how the Android app could participate in a QR-based one-time login. Done would require an agreed design and an implemented, tested passwordless flow across the browser and mobile app.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, php
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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