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better-auth-best-practices

Configure Better Auth for TypeScript apps with environment variables and CLI schema commands.

Updated Jun 17, 2025
Search Tags:#typescript#security#authentication#oauth#better-auth#plugins#session-management
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Integrate Better Auth to simplify secure, scalable authentication for TypeScript apps, covering configuration, adapters, sessions, plugins, and security best practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive integration guidance for configuring environment variables, file locations, and CLI usage.
  • Flexible configuration options for appName, baseURL/basePath, database adapters, session management, and security settings.
  • Plugin and client guidance for extending authentication with two-factor, social providers, and magic links in real-world apps.

Quick Start

Install and configure Better Auth in your TypeScript project by defining baseURL and database, then run the CLI commands to migrate and generate your schema.

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 set up Better Auth for TypeScript authentication?▼

Better Auth supports OAuth social providers, email/password logins, magic links, and passkeys. You can easily enable these authentication methods by configuring the appropriate plugins within your TypeScript application's auth instance.

What environment variables are required for Better Auth integration?▼

Better Auth uses a plugin-based extension system to manage sessions, database adapters, and security settings. This architecture allows you to flexibly add features like two-factor authentication and social providers as needed.

Can I use Better Auth with OAuth and magic links in TypeScript?▼

Yes, Better Auth supports OAuth social providers, email/password logins, magic links, and passkeys. You can easily enable these authentication methods by configuring the appropriate plugins within your TypeScript application's auth instance.

How do I generate the database schema when using Better Auth?▼

You generate the database schema for Better Auth by running the CLI migrate and generate commands. These tools create the necessary tables required by your configured database adapters and session management plugins.

Does Better Auth support two-factor authentication and session management?▼

Better Auth supports two-factor authentication and session management through its plugin system. You can extend your base configuration to include these security features and manage user sessions across your TypeScript application.

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