We are thrilled to announce Ory Kratos v1.0, the powerful Identity, User Management, and Authentication system! With this major update, Ory Kratos brings a host of enhancements and fixes that greatly improve the user experience and overall performance.
Several compelling reasons led to label Ory Kratos as a major release, like successfully processing over 100 million API requests daily and having about 100 million Docker Pulls. We have maintained stability within the Ory Kratos APIs for nearly two years, demonstrating their robustness and reliability. No breaking changes mean that developers can trust the stability of Ory Kratos in production.
Ory Kratos 1.0 introduces a variety of new features while focusing on stability, robustness, and improved performance. Major enhancements include support for social login and single-sign-on via OpenID connect in native apps, emails sent through HTTP rather than SMTP, and full compatibility with Ory Hydra v2.2.0. Users will also find multi-region support in the Ory Network for broader geographic reach, improved export functionality for all credential types, and enhanced session management with the introduction of the "provider ID" parameter. Other additions comprise distroless images for leaner resource utilization and faster deployment and support for the Lark OIDC provider.
Significant improvements and fixes accompany these new features. Enhanced OIDC flows now include the ability to forward prompt upstream parameters, offering developers increased flexibility and customization options. The logout flow also supports the `return_to` parameter, facilitating more flexible redirection post-user logout. Performance has been a key focus, with Ory Kratos 1.0 now capable of handling hundreds of millions of active users monthly. Critical bug fixes have been applied to prevent users from being redirected to incorrect destinations, ensuring smoother authentication and authorization. Additionally, there's more support for legacy systems via implemented crypt(3) hashers and a fix for metadata patching has been deployed to ensure consistent user metadata management. For a detailed view of all changes, refer to the [changelog on GitHub]( https://github.com/ory/kratos/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md). Feedback and support are, as always, greatly appreciated.
Ory Kratos 1.0 is a major release that marks a significant milestone in our journey.
We sincerely hope that you find these new features and improvements in Ory Kratos 1.0 valuable for your projects. To experience the power of the latest release, we encourage you to get the latest version of Ory Kratos [here](https://github.com/ory/kratos) or leverage Kratos in [Ory Network](https://www.ory.sh/network/) — the easiest, simplest, and most cost-effective way to run Ory.
For organizations seeking to upgrade their self-hosted solution, **Ory offers dedicated support services to ensure a smooth transition**. Our team is ready to assist you throughout the migration process, ensuring uninterrupted access to the latest features and improvements. Additionally, we provide various [support plans](https://www.ory.sh/support/) specifically tailored for self-hosting organizations. These plans offer comprehensive assistance and guidance to optimize your Ory deployments and meet your unique requirements.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the vibrant and supportive Ory Community. Without your constant support, feedback, and contributions, reaching this significant milestone would not have been possible. As we continue on this journey, your feedback and suggestions are invaluable to us. Together, we are shaping the future of identity management and authentication in the digital landscape.
Contributors to this release in alphabetical order: [borisroman](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=borisroman), [ci42](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=ci42), [CNLHC](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=CNLHC), [David-Wobrock](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=David-Wobrock), [giautm](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=giautm), [IchordeDionysos](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=IchordeDionysos), [indietyp](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=indietyp), [jossbnd](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=jossbnd), [kralicky](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=kralicky), [PhakornKiong](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=PhakornKiong), [sunakan](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=sunakan), [steverusso](https://github.com/ory/kratos/commits?author=steverusso)
Are you passionate about security and want to make a meaningful impact in one of the biggest open-source communities? Join the [Ory community](https://slack.ory.sh) and become a part of the new ID stack. Together, we are building the next generation of IAM solutions that empower organizations and individuals to secure their identities effectively.
Want to check out Ory Kratos yourself? Use these commands to get your Ory Kratos project running on the Ory Network:
```shell
brew install ory/tap/cli
scoop bucket add ory https://github.com/ory/scoop.git
scoop install ory
bash <(curl <https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ory/meta/master/install.sh>) -b . ory
sudo mv ./ory /usr/local/bin/
ory auth
ory create project --name "My first Kratos project"
ory open account-experience registration
ory patch identity-config \\
--replace '/identity/default_schema_id="preset://username"' \\
--replace '/identity/schemas=[{"id":"preset://username","url":"preset://username"}]' \\
--format yaml
ory open account-experience registration
```