Authentication Method Configuration Limitations for Auth0 Applications
Mar 30, 2026
Overview
This article clarifies whether it is possible to configure multiple authentication methods for a single application in Auth0.
Applies To
- Applications
- Authentication Methods
Solution
Only one authentication method can be configured per application. It is not possible to enable different authentication methods, such as Client Secret (Post) and Private Key JSON Web Token (JWT), simultaneously within the same application.
The authentication method can be configured by following the steps below:
- Navigate to Applications > Select an application.
- On the Credentials tab, go to Application Authentication > Authentication Method.
This restriction applies to both the dashboard interface and the Management API.
NOTE: The client_authentication_methods and token_endpoint_auth_method properties are mutually exclusive.
