Description #
NextAuth.js is a complete open-source authentication solution for Next.js applications, supporting OAuth providers, email/password, and JWT. It is frequently integrated into AI web apps to handle secure user sign-in and session management.
History #
NextAuth.js was released in 2019 to simplify authentication for Next.js apps. It quickly became the go-to authentication library in the React and Next.js communities for its flexibility and ease of use.
Hello World Code #
import NextAuth from "next-auth"
import GithubProvider from "next-auth/providers/github"
export default NextAuth({
providers: [
GithubProvider({
clientId: process.env.GITHUB_ID,
clientSecret: process.env.GITHUB_SECRET,
}),
],
})How to Run #
Option 1: Online
Explore examples on NextAuth.js Demo.
Option 2: Local
- Install with npm:
npm install next-auth- Add API route and configure providers per docs.
Key Concepts #
- Supports multiple OAuth providers and custom authentication
- JWT and session-based authentication support
- Secure token management and refresh
- Easy integration with Next.js API routes
- Built-in CSRF protection
- Extensible callbacks and events
- Supports email/password and credentials auth
- Works with database adapters for user storage
- Actively maintained and widely used
- Integrates well with AI apps needing secure access
Try It Online #
Fun Facts #
- NextAuth.js supports over 50 OAuth providers out of the box.
- It is designed to be framework-agnostic but optimized for Next.js.
- The library handles complex security concerns transparently.
- NextAuth.js is community-driven and frequently updated.
- Used by thousands of production Next.js applications worldwide.
