Authentication & Security

Role-based access control with NextAuth.js is implemented by differentiating between admin and user roles, verifying credentials, and using middleware to protect specific administrative routes like the dashboard. Access is granted or users are redirected to login based on role validation.

Password hashing for user registration is handled securely using bcrypt to store and verify passwords. The system validates user inputs rigorously on both client and server sides before passing the credentials, name, and email to the registration API.

JWT session management authenticates users via NextAuth.js with a Credentials Provider, generating tokens for secure login and logout. The system manages user sessions and ensures only legitimate users can access sensitive application parts.

Yes, middleware secures administrative routes by verifying user credentials and checking their role. When a user attempts to access a protected page like the admin dashboard, the middleware either grants access or redirects them to the login page.

User inputs must be validated rigorously on both client and server sides for authentication. This validation ensures that only legitimate credentials are processed by the NextAuth.js Credentials Provider during user registration and login.