EdgeDB 5.0 introduces significant enhancements to its authentication system, EdgeDB Auth, by integrating passwordless authentication methods like WebAuthn and Magic Links, alongside new OAuth providers such as Slack and Discord. This integration allows developers to seamlessly incorporate secure, passwordless user authentication into applications, leveraging public-key cryptography and email-based login tokens. The built-in authentication UI simplifies the user experience, while the OAuth additions enable connectivity with popular platforms, enhancing application functionality. With plans for further innovations in EdgeDB 6.0, including customizable authentication emails and potential support for generic OpenID Connect, EdgeDB aims to provide a secure and flexible authentication framework tailored to diverse application needs.