Authentication Tutorial

Learn how to implement secure authentication with MyApp's built-in tools and best practices.

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Implementing Authentication

Last Updated: 2025-08-10

This guide will walk you through setting up user authentication in MyApp applications using JWT-based workflows.

1. Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following requirements:

• A MyApp project created in the dashboard
• API Key generated under Project Settings
• Node.js 16+ environment setup
• myapp-auth npm package installed

2. Backend Implementation

Configure authentication in your MyApp backend:


// myapp-auth.js
const MyApp = require('myapp-auth');

const auth = new MyApp.Auth({
  apiKey: process.env.MYAPP_API_KEY,
  secret: process.env.AUTH_SECRET,
  expiresIn: '7d'
});

module.exports = auth;

TIP: Store environment variables using .env files, not hardcoded in production.

3. Frontend Integration

Add authentication controls to your UI using:


const login = async (email, password) => {
  const response = await fetch('/auth/login', {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {'Content-Type': 'application/json'},
    body: JSON.stringify({ email, password })
  });
  return await processTokenResponse(response);
}

4. Admin Interface

Use these tools in the project dashboard:

Role Management

Set access levels for different user types

Session Logs

Audit user login activity and token usage

Need More Help?

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