better-auth-best-practices

Setting up Better Auth in Next.js requires configuring environment variables, initializing server and client environments, connecting a database adapter, and creating an auth.ts configuration file before running migrations.

Configuring OAuth and social logins with Better Auth involves adding social provider configurations to your auth.ts file, setting required environment variables, and utilizing plugins for extended authentication functionality.

Session management in Better Auth works by implementing various session storage and cookie caching strategies, allowing you to control how user sessions are maintained and validated across server and client environments.

Yes, you can use Better Auth plugins for two-factor authentication. Plugin integration allows you to add and configure extended functionalities like two-factor authentication and social logins into your existing authentication system.

Better Auth supports various database adapters for database integration. You must select and configure a compatible database adapter during the server setup phase to ensure your authentication system properly persists user data.

If your Better Auth configuration fails after migrations, verify your environment variables, ensure your database adapter is correctly configured in auth.ts, and consult the quick reference for core options and CLI commands to troubleshoot common issues.