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Get Started with Auth.js

Open-source authentication for the web (formerly NextAuth.js), free and framework-native.

Getting Started

1

Read the official documentation

The Auth.js team maintains comprehensive docs that cover installation, configuration, and common patterns.

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Create an account

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3

Review strengths, tradeoffs, and alternatives

Our full tool profile covers Auth.js's strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and how it compares to alternatives.

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Best For

Next.js apps wanting free, self-hosted auth

Native integration, no per-user cost

Developers comfortable owning auth plumbing

Full control over sessions and providers

Resources

Auth.js Guide | AI Navigator | AI Navigator