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better-auth-best-practices

Configure Better Auth authentication for TypeScript server and client applications.

1|1|Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#typescript#authentication#oauth#better-auth#migration#setup#plugins
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Configure and streamline the integration of Better Auth for server and client applications, including environment setup, migrations, adapters, and plugin configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Setup workflow guidance for installing, configuring env vars, and creating auth.ts.
  • Guidance on adapters, session management, plugins, and OAuth support for TypeScript projects.
  • Use Case: When starting a new app, apply best practices to ensure secure defaults and smooth migrations.

Quick Start

Install Better Auth, set BETTER_AUTH_SECRET and BETTER_AUTH_URL, create auth.ts, then run migrations, and verify the API is responding.

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 in a TypeScript project?▼

Better Auth setup requires installing the package, configuring environment variables like BETTER_AUTH_SECRET and BETTER_AUTH_URL, creating auth.ts, running CLI migrations, and verifying the API endpoint.

What's the best way to configure OAuth providers in Better Auth?▼

Better Auth supports OAuth through its plugin-based setup, allowing you to configure social logins and external providers within your TypeScript server and client applications.

How do I run database migrations for Better Auth?▼

Better Auth uses CLI migrations to generate and apply database schema changes, ensuring your database adapter aligns with the framework's session management requirements.

Can I use Better Auth with custom database adapters?▼

Yes, Better Auth supports database adapters, allowing you to connect your preferred database solution while maintaining secure session management and plugin configurations.

What are the required environment variables for Better Auth configuration?▼

Better Auth requires the BETTER_AUTH_SECRET for secure session encryption and the BETTER_AUTH_URL as the baseURL, alongside any specific adapter or OAuth plugin credentials.

Does Better Auth support plugin-based authentication flows?▼

Yes, Better Auth uses a plugin-based auth setup, allowing developers to extend functionality with specialized session management, OAuth providers, and routing configurations.

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