Question 1

How to set up Google OAuth with nuxt-auth?

Accepted Answer

Configure the authjs provider in your nuxt.config.ts with Google's client ID and secret, then use the signIn method from the useAuth composable. Refer to the external documentation for step-by-step OAuth setup instructions.

Question 2

nuxt-auth vs supabase auth for Nuxt 3?

Accepted Answer

nuxt-auth is a flexible library integrated natively into Nuxt 3+, supporting multiple providers, while Supabase Auth is a backend-as-a-service with built-in authentication. nuxt-auth offers more control but requires more setup, whereas Supabase provides a managed solution with less configuration.

Question 3

How to protect specific pages with middleware in nuxt-auth?

Accepted Answer

Use application-side middleware by defining it in your page components or globally in the nuxt.config, as described in the docs for protecting pages with local or global middleware to restrict access based on authentication status.

Question 4

Does nuxt-auth support refresh tokens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the local provider supports refresh tokens since version 0.9.0 for static apps with an external backend, allowing persistent sessions without frequent re-authentication, as mentioned in the features upgrade notes.

Question 5

How to use nuxt-auth in a static Nuxt site?

Accepted Answer

Use the local provider and configure an external backend to handle authentication, as outlined in the testing section for static apps in the README, where the frontend runs separately from the auth backend.

Question 6

What are common errors when setting up nuxt-auth and how to fix them?

Accepted Answer

Common issues include misconfigured OAuth credentials or incorrect module setup in nuxt.config.ts. Check the documentation for troubleshooting, ensure environment variables are set, and verify the provider configuration matches your app type.

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