better-auth-best-practices

Implement Better Auth best practices for securing TypeScript applications.

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide helps developers adopt and implement best-practice patterns for integrating Better Auth, a TypeScript-first authentication framework, ensuring secure and scalable user authentication across applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Provides a structured approach to configuring appName, baseURL/basePath, adapters, plugins, and session management to support robust authentication workflows.
  • Covers common use cases such as email/password sign-up, social logins, magic links, passkeys, and multi-factor considerations, with guidance on model naming, security defaults, and migration strategies.
  • Includes practical considerations for client-server boundaries, error handling, and testing strategies to maintain strong security postures.

Quick Start

Review the environment variables and core config options in your project and begin the integration with the recommended Better Auth defaults.

Frequently Asked Questions about better-auth-best-practices

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

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How do I configure Better Auth for email/password and OAuth in a TypeScript app?

To configure Better Auth for email/password and OAuth, you need to set the appName, baseURL, and basePath in your core config, then define your authentication adapters and plugins to handle the specific server and client workflows securely.

What is the best way to structure Better Auth session management and plugins?

The best way to structure Better Auth session management is to apply the recommended security defaults and model naming conventions provided in the documentation, ensuring your TypeScript plugins are correctly enforced across both server and client codebases.

Does Better Auth support magic links and passkeys for user authentication?

Yes, Better Auth supports magic links and passkeys for user authentication. You can implement these core auth flows by integrating the appropriate authentication plugins and configuring the required security settings within your TypeScript application.

Can I use Better Auth with existing database adapters and migration strategies?

Yes, you can use Better Auth with existing database adapters. The framework provides guidance on model naming, security defaults, and migration strategies to ensure your authentication system remains robust and scalable during integration.

How do I handle client-server boundaries and error handling with Better Auth?

Handling client-server boundaries and error handling with Better Auth requires following the practical considerations outlined in the best practices, ensuring strong security postures are maintained across your server and client codebases during authentication workflows.