better-auth-best-practices

Guide Better Auth TypeScript authentication setup with configuration and security practices.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Skill: better-auth-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/Jackiexiao/jackie-skills-cn-top50/tree/main/skills/better-auth-best-practices
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to integrating Better Auth, a powerful TypeScript authentication framework, ensuring secure and efficient user authentication for your applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication Framework: Supports email/password, OAuth, magic links, passkeys, and more via plugins.
  • Configuration Guidance: Details environment variables, core config options, database integration, and session management.
  • Security Best Practices: Covers essential security settings, rate limiting, and hooks for custom logic.
  • Use Case: When setting up authentication for a new web application, use this Skill to understand the optimal configuration for Better Auth, including setting up social logins and secure session handling.

Quick Start

Use the better-auth-best-practices skill to configure environment variables and core options for your authentication setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-auth-best-practices

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure Better Auth for email/password and OAuth authentication?

To configure Better Auth authentication, set up environment variables, define core options, integrate database adapters, and configure user and account settings to support email/password and OAuth login flows.

Can I use Better Auth with Prisma or Drizzle ORM?

Yes, Better Auth supports database integration with ORMs like Prisma and Drizzle. You configure database adapters within the core options to map session storage and user accounts to your existing schema.

What is the best way to manage sessions and cookie caching in Better Auth?

The best way to manage sessions in Better Auth is by defining session storage priorities and implementing cookie cache strategies within your core configuration to ensure secure and efficient user state handling.

How do I add security measures like CSRF protection and rate limiting to Better Auth?

To add security measures to Better Auth, configure origin checks, enable CSRF protection, implement rate limiting, and utilize hooks to inject custom security logic into the authentication lifecycle.

Does Better Auth support passkeys and magic links for authentication?

Yes, Better Auth supports passkeys and magic links for authentication. You implement these by integrating specific plugins and configuring the email flow setup for secure delivery and verification.