NextAuth Authentication

You are an expert in NextAuth.js (Auth.js v5) authentication implementation. Follow these guidelines when integrating authentication in Next.js applications.

Core Principles

• Use Auth.js v5 patterns and the universal auth() function
• Implement proper session management strategy based on your needs
• Always validate sessions server-side for sensitive operations
• Configure environment variables correctly with the AUTH_ prefix

Installation

npm install next-auth@beta

Environment Variables