How to Log In Users in Next.js with Supabase Authentication

Learn how to implement secure user authentication in Next.js using Supabase. Enable email/password logins, social sign-ins, and session management with ease.

Feature: Authenticate users in Next.js with Supabase
Authenticate users in Next.js with Supabase
Feature: Support email/password and third-party logins
Support email/password and third-party logins
Feature: Manage user sessions and protect private routes
Manage user sessions and protect private routes
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Supabase handles authentication and user session management
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Next.js manages UI and API routes for secure logins.

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Integrate Supabase authentication into your Next.js app to enable seamless user logins, secure sessions, and access control.

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Set Up Supabase Authentication

Create a Supabase project, enable authentication providers, and configure API keys.

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Implement Login and Session Handling in Next.js

Use Supabase’s auth methods within Next.js API routes and pages to manage user authentication and sessions.

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Protect Routes and Manage User Access

Restrict access to protected pages using Supabase authentication state and Next.js middleware.

Logging In Users with Supabase in Next.js

Supabase authentication in Next.js provides an easy way to manage user logins. Below are common questions about implementing this setup.

How does Update simplify authentication in Next.js?

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Update integrates Supabase authentication seamlessly, reducing setup complexity and ensuring secure login handling.

Can I use Google and GitHub login with Supabase?

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Yes! Supabase supports multiple authentication providers, including Google, GitHub, and more.

How do I persist user sessions in Next.js?

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Supabase automatically manages sessions, and Next.js can persist authentication state using API routes or middleware.

How do I protect private pages based on authentication?

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Use Supabase’s auth state and Next.js middleware to restrict access to protected routes.

Is Supabase authentication secure for Next.js apps?

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Yes! Supabase uses JWT-based authentication with built-in security features like row-level security.

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