Auth.js
Auth.js
Section titled “Auth.js”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Auth.js (formerly NextAuth.js) is a complete open-source authentication solution for Next.js applications. It provides a flexible, secure, and easy-to-use authentication system that supports various providers (OAuth, email, credentials) and adapters (databases).
Why we need Auth.js
Section titled “Why we need Auth.js”Building authentication from scratch is complex and error-prone. Auth.js handles the intricate details of session management, token handling, CSRF protection, and provider integrations, allowing developers to focus on building features rather than reinventing authentication.
Topics covered
Section titled “Topics covered”- Introduction to Auth.js
- Installation and setup
- Configuring providers
- Session management
- Basic example
Learning outcomes
Section titled “Learning outcomes”By the end of this section, you will be able to:
- Install and configure Auth.js in a Next.js application
- Add authentication providers (Google, GitHub, etc.)
- Manage sessions using JWT or database strategy
- Protect routes and API endpoints
- Implement a basic authentication flow
Related topics
Section titled “Related topics”- Social login (Google, GitHub)
- Protecting routes
- Role-based access control
- Advanced Auth.js features (callbacks, adapters)