Auth0 Metadata Explained: user_metadata vs app_metadata

· Phat Pham · Oct. 5, 2026, 3:21 p.m.
Security authentication Auth0 user_metadata
Summary
This post explains the critical distinction between user_metadata and app_metadata in Auth0, highlighting the implications for security and user permissions in post-login actions.
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