HOW TO View the Authentication Scheme Associated with an Application in Oracle APEX

Introduction
In Oracle APEX, the authentication scheme defines how users log in and how their identity is verified. Each application can have multiple authentication schemes, but only one is active at a time. Being able to view the currently associated authentication scheme helps ensure your application is secured with the correct login method, whether you're in development, testing, or production.

How to View the Authentication Scheme Associated with an Application in Oracle APEX

1. Open Your Application

   • Log in to Oracle APEX

   • From the App Builder, open the application you want to inspect

2. Go to Authentication Schemes

   • Click Shared Components in the application menu

   • Under the Security section, select Authentication Schemes

3. Identify the Current Authentication Scheme

   • On the Authentication Schemes page, you’ll see a list of all schemes created or available

   • The scheme marked with (Current) is the one actively used by the application

4. Review Scheme Details

   • Click the scheme name to open it

   • You can view its type (e.g., APEX, LDAP, Custom, SSO)

   • Check settings such as login processing, credential validation logic, and post-login behavior

   • This helps confirm whether the app is using the correct method for your organization’s access requirements

In Oracle APEX, each application has an authentication scheme that controls how users log in. You can easily view the authentication scheme associated with an application through the Shared Components section.

Steps to View the Authentication Scheme

1. Access the App Builder

• Log in to your Oracle APEX workspace.

• Click on App Builder to view your applications.

2. Select the Application

• Click on the application you want to inspect.

• This will take you to the application's home page.

3. Navigate to Authentication Schemes

• Click on Shared Components under the application menu.

• Under the Security section, click Authentication Schemes.

4. View the Current Authentication Scheme

• The Authentication Schemes page displays a list of authentication schemes available for the application.

• The scheme marked as Current is the one currently in use.

5. Review Authentication Scheme Details

• Click on the current authentication scheme to open its details.

• Here, you can see its type (e.g., APEX Accounts, LDAP, Social Sign-In) and its configuration settings.

By following these steps, you can quickly check which authentication method is securing your Oracle APEX application.

Best Practices

• Always review the current authentication scheme before making security-related changes

• Use clear names for custom authentication schemes to avoid confusion

• Ensure the scheme selected matches the deployment environment (development vs. production)

• Avoid changing authentication settings directly in a live app without proper testing

• Document which authentication scheme is active and why it was chosen

Oracle APEX Documentation
Official documentation for managing and viewing authentication schemes:
https://docs.oracle.com/en/database/oracle/apex/23.2/aeapp/viewing-authentication-schemes.html

Conclusion
Viewing the authentication scheme associated with your Oracle APEX application is a simple but important step in managing app security. It helps you confirm that users are logging in through the right channel and ensures the application behaves as expected. By regularly checking and understanding your authentication settings, you can maintain secure and reliable user access across all environments.