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In this article, we will go through the steps to quickly build the KOOK sign-in experience (user authentication) with Android (Kotlin / Java) and Logto.
Prerequisites
- A running Logto instance. Check out the introduction page to get started.
- Basic knowledge of Android (Kotlin / Java).
- A usable KOOK account.
Create an application in Logto
Logto is based on OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication and OAuth 2.0 authorization. It supports federated identity management across multiple applications, commonly called Single Sign-On (SSO).
To create your Native app application, simply follow these steps:
- Open the Logto Console. In the "Get started" section, click the "View all" link to open the application frameworks list. Alternatively, you can navigate to Logto Console > Applications, and click the "Create application" button.
- In the opening modal, click the "Native app" section or filter all the available "Native app" frameworks using the quick filter checkboxes on the left. Click the "Android" framework card to start creating your application.
- Enter the application name, e.g., "Bookstore," and click "Create application".
🎉 Ta-da! You just created your first application in Logto. You'll see a congrats page which includes a detailed integration guide. Follow the guide to see what the experience will be in your application.
Integrate Android with Logto
- The example is based on View system and View Model, but the concepts are the same when using Jetpack Compose.
- The example is written in Kotlin, but the concepts are the same for Java.
- Both Kotlin and Java sample projects are available on our SDK repository.
- The tutorial video is available on our YouTube channel.
Installation
The minimum supported Android API level of Logto Android SDK is level 24.
Before you install Logto Android SDK, ensure mavenCentral()
is added to your repository configuration in the Gradle project build file:
dependencyResolutionManagement {
repositories {
mavenCentral()
}
}
Add Logto Android SDK to your dependencies:
- Kotlin
- Groovy
dependencies {
implementation("io.logto.sdk:android:1.1.3")
}
dependencies {
implementation 'io.logto.sdk:android:1.1.3'
}
Since the SDK needs internet access, you need to add the following permission to your AndroidManifest.xml
file:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
xmlns:tools="http://schemas.android.com/tools">
<!-- add internet permission -->
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<!-- other configurations... -->
</manifest>
Init LogtoClient
Create a LogtoViewModel.kt
and init LogtoClient
in this view model:
//...with other imports
import io.logto.sdk.android.LogtoClient
import io.logto.sdk.android.type.LogtoConfig
class LogtoViewModel(application: Application) : AndroidViewModel(application) {
private val logtoConfig = LogtoConfig(
endpoint = "<your-logto-endpoint>",
appId = "<your-app-id>",
scopes = null,
resources = null,
usingPersistStorage = true,
)
private val logtoClient = LogtoClient(logtoConfig, application)
companion object {
val Factory: ViewModelProvider.Factory = object : ViewModelProvider.Factory {
@Suppress("UNCHECKED_CAST")
override fun <T : ViewModel> create(
modelClass: Class<T>,
extras: CreationExtras
): T {
// Get the Application object from extras
val application = checkNotNull(extras[APPLICATION_KEY])
return LogtoViewModel(application) as T
}
}
}
}
then, create a LogtoViewModel
for your MainActivity.kt
:
//...with other imports
class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
private val logtoViewModel: LogtoViewModel by viewModels { LogtoViewModel.Factory }
//...other codes
}
Configure redirect URI
Let's switch to the Application details page of Logto Console. Add a Redirect URI io.logto.android://io.logto.sample/callback
and click "Save changes".

Implement sign-in and sign-out
Before calling logtoClient.signIn
, make sure you have correctly configured Redirect URI
in Admin Console.
You can use logtoClient.signIn
to sign in the user and logtoClient.signOut
to sign out the user.
For example, in an Android app:
//...with other imports
class LogtoViewModel(application: Application) : AndroidViewModel(application) {
// ...other codes
// Add a live data to observe the authentication status
private val _authenticated = MutableLiveData(logtoClient.isAuthenticated)
val authenticated: LiveData<Boolean>
get() = _authenticated
fun signIn(context: Activity) {
logtoClient.signIn(context, "io.logto.android://io.logto.sample/callback") { logtoException ->
logtoException?.let { println(it) }
// Update the live data
_authenticated.postValue(logtoClient.isAuthenticated)
}
}
fun signOut() {
logtoClient.signOut { logtoException ->
logtoException?.let { println(it) }
// Update the live data
_authenticated.postValue(logtoClient.isAuthenticated)
}
}
}
Then call the signIn
and signOut
methods in your activity:
class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
//...other codes
// Assume you have a button with id "sign_in_button" in your layout
val signInButton = findViewById<Button>(R.id.sign_in_button)
signInButton.setOnClickListener {
logtoViewModel.signIn(this)
}
// Assume you have a button with id "sign_out_button" in your layout
val signOutButton = findViewById<Button>(R.id.sign_out_button)
signOutButton.setOnClickListener {
if (logtoViewModel.authenticated) { // Check if the user is authenticated
logtoViewModel.signOut()
}
}
// Observe the authentication status to update the UI
logtoViewModel.authenticated.observe(this) { authenticated ->
if (authenticated) {
// The user is authenticated
signInButton.visibility = View.GONE
signOutButton.visibility = View.VISIBLE
} else {
// The user is not authenticated
signInButton.visibility = View.VISIBLE
signOutButton.visibility = View.GONE
}
}
}
}
Checkpoint: Test your application
Now, you can test your application:
- Run your application, you will see the sign-in button.
- Click the sign-in button, the SDK will init the sign-in process and redirect you to the Logto sign-in page.
- After you signed in, you will be redirected back to your application and see the sign-out button.
- Click the sign-out button to clear token storage and sign out.
Add KOOK connector
To enable quick sign-in and improve user conversion, connect with Android as an identity provider. The Logto social connector helps you establish this connection in minutes by allowing several parameter inputs.
To add a social connector, simply follow these steps:
- Navigate to Console > Connectors > Social Connectors.
- Click "Add social connector" and select "KOOK".
- Follow the README guide and complete required fields and customize settings.

If you are following the in-place Connector guide, you can skip the next section.
Set up KOOK OAuth app
Create an application in the KOOK Developer Center
Tips: You can skip some sections if you have already finished.
You need to apply for KOOK OAuth2 permission before creating an OAuth2 Application. Please check out the information on the OAuth2 page or ask KOOK's staff in KOOK official developer server for more information.
- Go to KOOK Developer Center and sign in with your KOOK account. You may register a new account if you don't have one.
- Click the Create Application button to create an application, choose a name for it (e.g., LogtoAuth) and click Confirm
- Click the application icon you created, and go to OAuth2 page.
- Add the valid redirects (e.g.,
${your_logto_origin}/callback/${connector_id}
) in the Callback URIs fields. You can find the redirect uri in the logto admin console connector details page. - Don't forget to check the get_user_info scope in the OAuth2 link builder.
Configure your KOOK connector
Fill out the clientId and clientSecret fields with Client ID and Client Secret you've got from OAuth2 page mentioned in the previous section.
Config types
Name | Type |
---|---|
clientId | string |
clientSecret | string |
scope | string |
Test KOOK connector
That's it. The KOOK connector should be available now. Don't forget to Enable connector in sign-in experience.
Save your configuration
Double check you have filled out necessary values in the Logto connector configuration area. Click "Save and Done" (or "Save changes") and the KOOK connector should be available now.
Enable KOOK connector in Sign-in Experience
Once you create a social connector successfully, you can enable it as a "Continue with KOOK" button in Sign-in Experience.
- Navigate to Console > Sign-in experience > Sign-up and sign-in.
- (Optional) Choose "Not applicable" for sign-up identifier if you need social login only.
- Add configured KOOK connector to the "Social sign-in" section.

Testing and Validation
Return to your Android (Kotlin / Java) app. You should now be able to sign in with KOOK. Enjoy!
Further readings
End-user flows: Logto provides a out-of-the-box authentication flows including MFA and enterprise SSO, along with powerful APIs for flexible implementation of account settings, security verification, and multi-tenant experience.
Authorization: Authorization defines the actions a user can do or resources they can access after being authenticated. Explore how to protect your API for native and single-page applications and implement Role-based Access Control (RBAC).
Organizations: Particularly effective in multi-tenant SaaS and B2B apps, the organization feature enable tenant creation, member management, organization-level RBAC, and just-in-time-provisioning.
Customer IAM series Our serial blog posts about Customer (or Consumer) Identity and Access Management, from 101 to advanced topics and beyond.