NextAuth.js

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

• Multiple Authentication Providers

  • Built-in support for OAuth providers (Google, Facebook, Apple, Auth0)
  • Email/passwordless authentication with magic links
  • Custom credential providers support

• Flexible Database Options

  • Works with various databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
  • Optional database-less JWT mode
  • Seamless database session management

• Security-First Design

  • Signed, prefixed, server-only cookies
  • CSRF token validation
  • HTTP POST validation
  • JWT with JWS/JWE/JWK support

• 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