Complete User Authentication Flow

A comprehensive user authentication system built with Next.js and Typescript, featuring both local authentication and OAuth capabilities. The system includes email/password, Google and Github OAuth authentication, ability to add other OAuth providers, email verification, password reset functionality, and session management.

Features

Local Authentication

• Email and password-based signup
• Email verification system
  • Users must verify email within 15 minutes of registration
  • Verification link can be resent if expired
• Secure password reset flow
  •  Reset links expire after 10 minutes
  • Users can request new reset links if expired

OAuth Integration

• Support for multiple OAuth providers (Google, Github etcetera)
• Seamless social login experience

Security Features

• Session-based authentication
  • Redis-based session tracking
• Secure password hashing
• Protection against common vulnerabilities

Session Management

• Redis-based session storage for optimal performance
• Support for multiple active sessions per user

Technical Stack

• Framework: Next.js (App Router)
• Database: SQL (PostgreSQL)
• Authentication: Custom implementation with OAuth support
• Email Service: NodeMailer (Can use email service of your choice)
• Session Management: Redis-based session storage

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18.x or higher
• npm package manager
• Redis server (for session management)
• PostgreSQL database

Detailed setup guide in the README