Secure user authentication from scratch
Authentication verifies user identity and protects application resources. This guide covers password-based auth, JWT tokens, OAuth social login, and session management with security best practices.
Set up user registration with password hashing
Implement login with credential verification
Generate and validate JWT tokens
Create protected route middleware
Add OAuth social login providers
Implement password reset flow
Add multi-factor authentication
Handle session management securely
JWTs work well for stateless APIs and SPAs. Sessions are better for traditional web apps with server-side rendering.
Use placeholder values for secrets, document environment variables needed, and never save actual credentials.
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