email-and-password-best-practices

Set up email verification in Better Auth by enabling the emailVerification config option to ensure users own their emails before completing sign-up. This sends a verification link validating account ownership and securing sign-in flows.

Implement a secure password reset flow using token-based resets with configurable expiration. Better Auth's sendResetPassword function generates safe reset links to securely handle forgotten passwords and prevent account takeovers.

Yes, you can use custom hash and verify functions instead of the default scrypt in Better Auth. The password hashing configuration is fully customizable, allowing you to apply your own safe defaults and account migration strategies.

Enforce strong password policies by configuring minimum and maximum length constraints in Better Auth's authentication settings. This policy enforcement prevents weak passwords during sign-up and secures user accounts against takeover attempts.

Yes, Better Auth supports migration considerations for existing password hashes. When configuring email/password authentication, you can implement safe defaults and apply migration strategies to transition users to updated hashing algorithms.