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Hosted member sign-in simplifies API access

June 19, 2026 Back to changelog External apps can now connect to TheFaithApp with a simpler hosted member sign-in flow. Churches no longer need to upload their own Firebase service account just to let members sign in from a connected app.

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What’s New

  • Developer Access now provides a client key for connected apps.
  • Admins can add Redirect URLs for web callbacks and mobile deep links.
  • Members sign in through TheFaithApp-hosted auth and return with a short-lived code.
  • Connected apps exchange that code for a member bearer token before calling the v1 API.
  • The API docs now include the full hosted auth setup guide, endpoint reference, mobile redirect guidance, and PKCE examples.
  • Hosted auth stays on the TheFaithApp auth host, even when a church uses a custom public domain.

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Why This Matters

Connected apps are easier to set up, and TheFaithApp can manage the member authentication flow without exposing platform Firebase credentials or requiring each church to bring its own Firebase project.