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Implement Authentication

Secure user authentication from scratch

Overview

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.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Set up user registration with password hashing

  2. 2

    Implement login with credential verification

  3. 3

    Generate and validate JWT tokens

  4. 4

    Create protected route middleware

  5. 5

    Add OAuth social login providers

  6. 6

    Implement password reset flow

  7. 7

    Add multi-factor authentication

  8. 8

    Handle session management securely

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use JWT or sessions?

JWTs work well for stateless APIs and SPAs. Sessions are better for traditional web apps with server-side rendering.

How do I store authentication snippets safely?

Use placeholder values for secrets, document environment variables needed, and never save actual credentials.

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