User Management Flows

Detailed user flows and technical implementations for QuantumPass user management features. These flows maintain the zero-credential architecture while solving practical problems like device loss and access sharing without compromising security.

Zero-Credential ArchitectureHardware-Backed SecurityMulti-Device SupportSecure Access Sharing

User Signup & Registration Process

1

Device Registration & Hardware Binding

User installs QuantumPass app and completes initial device setup.

Technical Implementation

App uses react-native-biometrics to generate device-bound Ed25519 key pair in TEE/Secure Enclave.

Security Properties

Private keys are created and stored in hardware security modules, never exposed to the application.

2

Hardware Attestation & Verification

Device verifies its security capabilities and integrity.

Technical Implementation

App performs hardware attestation using device attestation APIs to verify TEE/Secure Enclave integrity.

Security Properties

Ensures device meets security requirements and has not been tampered with or compromised.

3

User Biometric Registration

User registers their biometrics (fingerprint/face) with the app.

Technical Implementation

Leverages react-native-biometrics to register and verify biometric credentials.

Security Properties

Biometric templates stored securely in device hardware, never transmitted to servers.

4

User Account Creation

User provides basic information to create their QuantumPass account.

Technical Implementation

Creates anonymized user profile with zero PII using derived identifiers.

Security Properties

No username/password combination created - authentication is hardware-bound and zero-credential.

5

Recovery Options Setup

User configures recovery methods for account access backup.

Technical Implementation

Presents recovery options (backup device, trusted contacts, recovery codes) with security ratings.

Security Properties

Multiple recovery paths with different security properties give users flexibility without compromising security.

6

Service Provider Integration

User connects their QuantumPass identity with service provider accounts.

Technical Implementation

Creates secure OAuth 2.0-style authorization flows with scoped access tokens.

Security Properties

Zero-knowledge proofs used to verify identity without revealing credentials.

7

Cross-Device Setup (Optional)

User registers additional devices with secure device pairing.

Technical Implementation

QR code-based secure pairing using cryptographically signed device authorization.

Security Properties

Each device maintains independent hardware-bound keys with mutual authentication.

Implementation Notes

This implementation uses react-native-biometrics for hardware-backed biometric authentication and secure key storage in the device's TEE/Secure Enclave. All security-critical operations leverage hardware security modules to ensure private keys never leave secure hardware.

Zero-Credential Architecture

All authentication flows maintain QuantumPass's zero-credential model - no passwords or traditional credentials exist at any point.

Hardware Security

Private keys are generated and stored in device secure hardware (TEE/Secure Enclave) and never exposed, even during device backup or recovery.

Related Documentation

The user management flows are built on QuantumPass's core security architecture and extend it with multi-device capabilities while maintaining the zero-credential model.