auth0-expo

Integrate Auth0 authentication into Expo apps with react-native-auth0.

40|23|Updated Jan 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills --skill auth0-expo
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Skill: auth0-expo
Source: https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills/tree/main/plugins/auth0-sdks/skills/auth0-expo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/auth0/agent-skills --skill auth0-expo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires @inquirer/prompts, execa, ora, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Expo-based mobile apps often struggle to implement secure, scalable authentication without complex native integration; this Skill provides a streamlined path to add Auth0-based login, logout, session handling, and biometrics using the react-native-auth0 SDK and Expo Config Plugin.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Easy integration of Auth0 authentication in Expo projects using the Expo plugin and react-native-auth0
  • Supports login via Auth0 Universal Login, logout, secure credential storage, and token management across iOS and Android
  • Includes guidance for biometrics, custom URL schemes, and callback URL setup to enable seamless user sessions
  • Real-world scenario: a mobile app requires login with SS0, session persistence, and secure storage of tokens without embedding secrets

Quick Start

Install the react-native-auth0 SDK, configure the Expo plugin in app.json with domain and a customScheme, and wrap your app with Auth0Provider to enable login and logout flows.

Frequently Asked Questions about auth0-expo

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I add Auth0 authentication to an Expo React Native app?

To add Auth0 authentication to an Expo React Native app, you wire the react-native-auth0 SDK with an Expo Config Plugin, configure your domain and clientId in app.json, and wrap your app with Auth0Provider to enable login and logout flows.

Does Auth0 authentication for Expo require a custom development build?

Auth0 authentication for Expo requires expo-dev-client to handle native iOS and Android builds, because the integration relies on the react-native-auth0 SDK and native Expo Config Plugin rather than standard Expo Go.

Can I use biometric authentication and secure token storage with Auth0 in Expo?

You can use biometrics and secure credential storage with Auth0 in Expo, as the integration supports biometric session handling and secure token management across iOS and Android to maintain seamless user sessions.

What is the best way to configure callback URLs and custom schemes for Auth0 in Expo?

The best way to configure callback URLs for Auth0 in Expo is by setting a customScheme in the Expo plugin within app.json, which manages the custom URL scheme setup required for native iOS and Android authentication callbacks.

How does Auth0 integration handle authentication errors in React Native?

Auth0 integration handles authentication errors in React Native through typed exceptions, allowing developers to catch and manage specific failure states during login, logout, and token management processes securely.