diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 03a39bf..3cd619d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -86,6 +86,14 @@ GoMFT is a web-based managed file transfer application built with Go, leveraging
 - **Transfer Configurations**: Full control over source and destination connection parameters
 - **Job Management**: Create, edit, and monitor transfer jobs with scheduling
 - **Security**: Role-based access control with admin-managed user accounts and secure password management
+- **Authentication Providers**: Flexible authentication options:
+  - Built-in email/password authentication
+  - Authentik integration for enterprise SSO
+  - OpenID Connect (OIDC) support for standard identity providers
+  - OAuth2 integration for popular providers (Google, GitHub, etc.)
+  - Multiple provider support with fallback options
+  - Automatic user provisioning from external providers
+  - Role mapping from external identity providers
 - **Password Recovery**: Self-service password reset via email with secure token-based authentication
 - **User Profile Management**: Personal settings including theme preferences
 - **Modern UI**: Built with Templ, HTMX and Tailwind CSS for a responsive experience
@@ -416,19 +424,57 @@ Log files contain detailed information about file transfers, job execution, and
 
 ### User Management
 
-GoMFT uses a role-based access control system:
+GoMFT uses a role-based access control system with flexible authentication options:
 
 - **Administrators**: Can create and manage users, access all features
 - **Regular Users**: Can manage transfers and view history
 
-User management features:
-- Only administrators can create new user accounts
-- User passwords are securely hashed with bcrypt
-- Password history tracking prevents reuse of recent passwords
-- Account lockout after multiple failed login attempts
-- Self-service password reset via secure email links
-- JWT-based authentication with tokens
-- User theme preference settings (light/dark)
+#### Authentication Options
+
+1. **Built-in Authentication**:
+   - Email/password login with secure password hashing
+   - JWT-based session management
+   - Password history tracking
+   - Account lockout protection
+   - Self-service password reset
+
+2. **External Authentication Providers**:
+   - **Authentik Integration**:
+     - Enterprise-grade SSO capabilities
+     - Automatic user provisioning
+     - Role synchronization
+     - Group mapping support
+     - Secure token exchange
+
+   - **OpenID Connect (OIDC)**:
+     - Standard-compliant identity provider support
+     - Automatic user creation and updates
+     - Role mapping from OIDC claims
+     - Multiple provider support
+     - Secure token validation
+
+   - **OAuth2 Providers**:
+     - Google authentication
+     - GitHub integration
+     - Other OAuth2-compliant providers
+     - Custom provider configuration
+     - Automatic profile synchronization
+
+3. **Security Features**:
+   - Secure password hashing with bcrypt
+   - JWT-based authentication with tokens
+   - Password history tracking prevents reuse
+   - Account lockout after failed attempts
+   - Two-factor authentication support
+   - Session management and timeout
+   - Secure token storage and handling
+
+4. **User Profile Management**:
+   - Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
+   - Profile information updates
+   - Password change functionality
+   - Two-factor authentication setup
+   - External account linking
 
 ### Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Implementation
 
diff --git a/go.mod b/go.mod
index 950c473..ca18da0 100644
--- a/go.mod
+++ b/go.mod
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ require (
 	github.com/joho/godotenv v1.5.1
 	github.com/pquerna/otp v1.4.0
 	github.com/robfig/cron/v3 v3.0.1
-	github.com/stretchr/testify v1.10.0
 	golang.org/x/crypto v0.36.0
 	gopkg.in/natefinch/lumberjack.v2 v2.2.1
 	gorm.io/gorm v1.25.12
@@ -23,7 +22,6 @@ require (
 	github.com/bytedance/sonic v1.12.9 // indirect
 	github.com/bytedance/sonic/loader v0.2.3 // indirect
 	github.com/cloudwego/base64x v0.1.5 // indirect
-	github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.1 // indirect
 	github.com/dustin/go-humanize v1.0.1 // indirect
 	github.com/gabriel-vasile/mimetype v1.4.8 // indirect
 	github.com/gin-contrib/sse v1.0.0 // indirect
@@ -45,9 +43,7 @@ require (
 	github.com/modern-go/concurrent v0.0.0-20180306012644-bacd9c7ef1dd // indirect
 	github.com/modern-go/reflect2 v1.0.2 // indirect
 	github.com/pelletier/go-toml/v2 v2.2.3 // indirect
-	github.com/pmezard/go-difflib v1.0.0 // indirect
 	github.com/remyoudompheng/bigfft v0.0.0-20230129092748-24d4a6f8daec // indirect
-	github.com/stretchr/objx v0.5.2 // indirect
 	github.com/twitchyliquid64/golang-asm v0.15.1 // indirect
 	github.com/ugorji/go/codec v1.2.12 // indirect
 	golang.org/x/arch v0.14.0 // indirect
diff --git a/go.sum b/go.sum
index b5f017b..8c21618 100644
--- a/go.sum
+++ b/go.sum
@@ -91,7 +91,6 @@ github.com/robfig/cron/v3 v3.0.1/go.mod h1:eQICP3HwyT7UooqI/z+Ov+PtYAWygg1TEWWzG
 github.com/stretchr/objx v0.1.0/go.mod h1:HFkY916IF+rwdDfMAkV7OtwuqBVzrE8GR6GFx+wExME=
 github.com/stretchr/objx v0.4.0/go.mod h1:YvHI0jy2hoMjB+UWwv71VJQ9isScKT/TqJzVSSt89Yw=
 github.com/stretchr/objx v0.5.0/go.mod h1:Yh+to48EsGEfYuaHDzXPcE3xhTkx73EhmCGUpEOglKo=
-github.com/stretchr/objx v0.5.2 h1:xuMeJ0Sdp5ZMRXx/aWO6RZxdr3beISkG5/G/aIRr3pY=
 github.com/stretchr/objx v0.5.2/go.mod h1:FRsXN1f5AsAjCGJKqEizvkpNtU+EGNCLh3NxZ/8L+MA=
 github.com/stretchr/testify v1.3.0/go.mod h1:M5WIy9Dh21IEIfnGCwXGc5bZfKNJtfHm1UVUgZn+9EI=
 github.com/stretchr/testify v1.7.0/go.mod h1:6Fq8oRcR53rry900zMqJjRRixrwX3KX962/h/Wwjteg=