Feature Request: Delete Protection for Database Connections

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Feature: Implement Delete Protection for Database Connections in Auth0

This feature is linked to following feature request as well:
Implement a Delete Protection option for user databases

Description:
We are requesting the implementation of delete protection for database connections in Auth0 to safeguard critical authentication configurations. Database connections play a central role in authentication flows and their accidental deletion can lead to significant issues such as:

  1. Service Outages: Users unable to authenticate, causing disruptions to applications.
  2. Time-Consuming Recovery: Rebuilding connections and restoring configurations can be error-prone and delays resolution.
  3. Human Error Risks: Teams with multiple administrators or during handovers are especially susceptible to unintentional deletions.

We suggest introducing a features:

  1. Immutable Protection Tag: Let administrators mark connections as “protected,” preventing deletion unless the flag is explicitly removed.
  2. Soft Delete: Move deleted connections to a recoverable state for a defined retention period before permanent deletion.
  3. Confirmation with Authentication: Require an additional verification step (e.g., MFA or OTP) to confirm deletion.

These features would prevent critical missteps and align with best practices for configuration management.

Use-case:
We are building applications that rely on database connections for user authentication workflows. These connections are integral to production environments, and their accidental deletion could lead to severe disruptions in user authentication services, impacting availability and user experience.

For example:

  • Current Challenge: During routine maintenance or when onboarding new administrators, there’s a risk that a database connection could be unintentionally deleted.
  • Proposed Improvement: With delete protection in place, accidental deletion would be prevented or reversible, significantly improving operational resilience and reducing downtime risks.
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Feature: Implement Delete Protection for Database Connections in Auth0

This feature is linked to following feature request as well:
Implement a Delete Protection option for user databases
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Description:
We are requesting the implementation of delete protection for database connections in Auth0 to safeguard critical authentication configurations. Database connections play a central role in authentication flows and their accidental deletion can lead to significant issues such as:

  1. Service Outages: Users unable to authenticate, causing disruptions to applications.
  2. Time-Consuming Recovery: Rebuilding connections and restoring configurations can be error-prone and delays resolution.
  3. Human Error Risks: Teams with multiple administrators or during handovers are especially susceptible to unintentional deletions.

We suggest introducing a features:

  1. Immutable Protection Tag: Let administrators mark connections as “protected,” preventing deletion unless the flag is explicitly removed.
  2. Soft Delete: Move deleted connections to a recoverable state for a defined retention period before permanent deletion.
  3. Confirmation with Authentication: Require an additional verification step (e.g., MFA or OTP) to confirm deletion.

These features would prevent critical missteps and align with best practices for configuration management.

Use-case:
We are building applications that rely on database connections for custom user authentication workflows. These connections are integral to production environments, and their accidental deletion could lead to severe disruptions in user authentication services, impacting availability and user experience.

For example:

  • Current Challenge: During routine maintenance or when onboarding new administrators, there’s a risk that a database connection could be unintentionally deleted.
  • Proposed Improvement: With delete protection in place, accidental deletion would be prevented or reversible, significantly improving operational resilience and reducing downtime risks.

Your proposal for implementing delete protection for database connections in Auth0 is both well-thought-out and essential. This feature would significantly enhance the reliability and security of authentication services by preventing accidental deletions that could lead to serious disruptions. The introduction of an Immutable Protection Tag, Soft Delete functionality, and additional confirmation steps aligns perfectly with best practices in configuration management.

Your use-case scenarios effectively highlight the real-world impact and necessity of such a feature, ensuring that critical authentication configurations remain intact during routine maintenance or administrative changes. This proactive approach to safeguarding database connections would undoubtedly improve operational resilience and reduce downtime risks.

Thank you for sharing this important feature request. It reflects a deep understanding of the challenges faced by teams managing critical authentication workflows and offers practical solutions to mitigate those risks. Let’s hope Auth0 considers implementing these enhancements to benefit all users

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