Next.js Supabase Auth Workflow: The Best Auth Solution

Setting up authentication in Next.js can be a headache. Issues like state management, token storage, and session handling can make it seem impossible. But using Supabase with Next.js simplifies the process. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a smooth, hassle-free Next.js auth workflow.

Prerequisites

Before we dive into setting up the authentication workflow with Next.js and Supabase, make sure you have the following:

1. Node.js and npm: Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. You can download them from the official Node.js website
2. Supabase Account: Sign up for a free account at Supabase.
3. Supabase Project: Create a new project in the Supabase dashboard and get your Supabase URL and API key from API settings.

//place in your .env.local file

NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL="your-supabase-url-here"
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY="your-supabase-anon-key-here"

1. Next.js App: If you don’t have one already, create a new Next.js application using the following command:

npx create-next-app@latest nextjs-supabase-auth --typescript
cd nextjs-supabase-auth

5. Install Necessary Libraries: Install the Supabase library and any other…