# Authentication

PixieBrix currently supports the following authentication methods:

* Login with Google
* Login with Microsoft 
* Login with Email (aka "Magic Links"). To ensure email deliverability, see [network-email-firewall-configuration](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/enterprise-it-setup/network-email-firewall-configuration "mention")
* SAML/SSO

For time to value, we recommend starting with Google/Microsoft/Email and adopting SAML/SSO as you scale your PixieBrix deployment. 

See the subsections for detailed instructions on configuration/setup:

* [enabling-login-with-microsoft](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/enterprise-it-setup/authentication/enabling-login-with-microsoft "mention")
* [setting-up-saml-sso](https://docs.pixiebrix.com/enterprise-it-setup/authentication/setting-up-saml-sso "mention")

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

### Do team members need email inboxes?

No, team members do not need email inboxes unless 1) they are authenticating via Email (aka "Magic Links"), 2) they are an Admin/Manager that needs to receive system emails.