When building the Mkdirs directory website template, we wanted to ensure that users have a secure, reliable, and easy-to-implement authentication system. For this, we turned to Auth.js (formerly known as NextAuth), a robust authentication library for Next.js applications. Here’s why we chose Auth.js to handle authentication for Mkdirs.
Why Auth.js?
Building an authentication system from scratch can be complex and time-consuming. Security is essential, but implementing it yourself introduces risks, and managing users, sessions, and tokens securely requires a lot of attention to detail. Auth.js provides a prebuilt solution that allows us to integrate a powerful, production-ready authentication system without reinventing the wheel.
Auth.js simplifies user authentication in multiple ways:
• Support for popular OAuth providers: Auth.js comes with an extensive list of OAuth providers out of the box, such as Google, GitHub, Twitter, and many more. This means users can log in to Mkdirs using their preferred social accounts, which enhances the user experience and can boost signup rates.
• Customizable and flexible: Auth.js offers the flexibility to add custom identity providers and build unique authentication flows. For Mkdirs, we fully customized a Sanity Adapter, enabling us to manage user identity data within Sanity CMS. This adaptability allows us to meet specific authentication requirements and provides a seamless way to handle user data, making Mkdirs even more versatile.
• Session management: With Auth.js, managing user sessions becomes straightforward. It handles cookies, refresh tokens, and session storage securely, reducing the risk of common security issues.
Built for Next.js
Auth.js is purpose-built for Next.js, which means it integrates seamlessly with our tech stack. This close alignment means better performance, reduced complexity, and a more intuitive experience for developers. Auth.js takes advantage of Next.js’s API routes, allowing us to keep both frontend and backend logic within the same project without extra configuration.
By choosing Auth.js, Mkdirs offers an authentication system that is reliable, customizable, and optimized for performance. With built-in provider support, database adapters, and robust security features, Auth.js allows Mkdirs to provide a smooth, secure, and professional authentication experience that users can trust.
