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Important for many MVPs

Social Login Integration for MVPs

OAuth-based login with Google, Apple, Facebook, and other identity providers.

2-4 days
Typical Timeline
$500 - $1,500
Typical Cost

When to Include

  • Consumer-facing applications
  • Reducing signup friction is priority
  • Users expect social options
  • Quick time-to-value is important

When to Skip

  • B2B enterprise (SSO instead)
  • Privacy-conscious user base
  • Regulatory requirements limit third-party auth

Technology Options

TechnologyProsCons
NextAuth.js
Open-source auth for Next.js with many providers
  • Many OAuth providers
  • Free
  • Good documentation
  • Customizable
  • Next.js focused
  • More setup than hosted
Clerk
Drop-in authentication with social providers
  • Beautiful UI
  • Many providers
  • Easy setup
  • Good DX
  • Recurring cost
  • Vendor dependency
Supabase Auth
Auth with social providers built-in
  • Free tier
  • Many providers
  • Integrated with Supabase
  • Tied to Supabase
  • Less customizable
Firebase Auth
Google-backed auth with social login
  • Free tier
  • Reliable
  • Many providers
  • Google dependency
  • NoSQL tie-in

Implementation Steps

1
Research which providers your users prefer
2
Register apps with OAuth providers
3
Configure OAuth credentials securely
4
Implement OAuth flow
5
Handle account linking (same email)
6
Store and sync user profile data
7
Handle token refresh
8
Test across browsers and devices

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Only offering social login (users want email option)
  • Not handling email conflicts
  • Requesting too many permissions
  • Not storing provider tokens for API access
  • Missing error handling for denied permissions
  • Not implementing account unlinking

Frequently Asked Questions

Which social providers should I support?

Google is essential (widest reach). Add Apple for iOS apps (required by App Store). GitHub for developer tools. Facebook for consumer social apps.

How do I handle users with same email on multiple providers?

Link accounts by verified email. When user signs in with new provider but email exists, either auto-link or require verification.

Should social login be my only option?

No. Always offer email/password too. Users want choice, and social providers can have outages or policy changes.

Related Features

User Authentication

Secure login and registration systems including email/password, social auth, and passwordless options.

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