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Keycloak Proof of Concept

Andrios Robert

• 1 min read

You built the app. Now you need identity, roles, and tokens without reinventing the wheel. That’s where a Keycloak Proof of Concept earns its keep.

Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management solution. It handles single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, LDAP integration, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect without custom code. But before committing Keycloak to production, a proof of concept makes the decision clear. It shows how Keycloak connects to your stack, how fast it can be deployed, and whether it meets security and compliance requirements.

Why run a Keycloak Proof of Concept
A PoC isolates the core use cases:

  • User registration and login
  • Role-based access control
  • Token-based API authentication
  • Integration with identity providers (Google, Azure AD, LDAP)
  • Session management and logout flows

Testing these in a clean environment with Keycloak lets you evaluate performance, stability, and ease of administration. You can verify config files, see how realms and clients work, and confirm that policy rules match business needs.

Setting up Keycloak for your PoC

  1. Deploy locally or in Docker – Use the official Keycloak container image for rapid boot.
  2. Create a realm – Each realm acts as a separate namespace for your users and apps.
  3. Add a client – Define your application with Redirect URIs and protocols (OIDC or SAML).
  4. Configure identity providers – Link external authentication sources.
  5. Set up roles and groups – Map them to your app’s authorization logic.
  6. Test authentication flows – Run login, token issuance, and logout through your app’s endpoints.

What success looks like
In a strong Keycloak PoC, users log in securely, tokens arrive cleanly, and your services respect user roles without extra code. Administration is simple, and integration points respond fast. No manual patchwork. No lingering doubts.

A proof of concept is not just a demo. It’s the blueprint for production. When Keycloak clears that bar, you know exactly how it will behave when real traffic hits.

Run the proof. See it work. Then step into production with confidence.
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