Magic Login Link

Adds HTMX-powered passwordless authentication to Drupals core login form. Users can request a one-time login link via email. Suitable for sites that want frictionless sign-in without passwords while preserving Drupal security practices.

Requirements

• Drupal 11.2 (or later)
• HTMX module (drupal/htmx ^1.5)

Features

• HTMX-powered passwordless authentication
• Configurable magic link expiry times
• Customizable email templates with token support
• CSRF protection and security features

Configuration

• Go to Configuration > People > Magic Link (/admin/config/people/magic-link).
• Set link expiry (e.g., 15m, 1h, 24h).
• Customize email templates and token settings.
• Optionally set a default destination after login.

Email templates support tokens; ensure outbound email is configured.

Usage

On the core login page, users click "Send me a magic link", enter their email, and receive a one-time login URL.

The module validates the token, logs the user in, and redirects to the configured destination.

Drush Command

Generate persistent magic links for development:

# Generate link for user 1 (1 hour expiry)
drush mli

# Generate link for user 123 (24 hour expiry)
drush mli --expire=24h --uid=123

# Generate link with custom destination
drush mli --expire=3d --destination=/admin 

Permissions

• Ensure the "Request magic link" route is accessible to anonymous users (default).
• Normal Drupal mail permissions/rate-limits apply if customized at site level.

Security considerations

• Links are single-use and time-limited.
• CSRF protections are in place around the request lifecycle.
• Treat magic links like passwords: do not share or log them in plaintext.