NextAuth.js is a complete open-source authentication solution designed specifically for Next.js applications. It provides a robust and flexible authentication system that can be implemented in minutes.
Key Features
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Multiple Authentication Providers
- Built-in support for OAuth providers (Google, Facebook, Apple, Auth0)
- Email/passwordless authentication with magic links
- Custom credential providers support
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Flexible Database Options
- Works with various databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- Optional database-less JWT mode
- Seamless database session management
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Security-First Design
- Signed, prefixed, server-only cookies
- CSRF token validation
- HTTP POST validation
- JWT with JWS/JWE/JWK support
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Developer-Friendly
- Serverless-ready architecture
- Simple API and implementation
- Minimal boilerplate code
- Auto-syncing and revalidation
Use Cases
- Web applications requiring social login integration
- Projects needing secure, passwordless authentication
- Applications requiring flexible session management
- Serverless deployments with authentication requirements
