Company
Date Published
Author
Avinash Prasad
Word count
2706
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This magic link authentication system uses Next.js 13, NextAUTH, and SendGrid to provide a secure and user-friendly way for users to access an application by clicking on a unique link sent to their email. The system eliminates the need to remember passwords and provides a reliable email delivery service through Twilio SendGrid. It integrates with a MongoDB database to store user data, authentication tokens, and session information. After setting up the system, developers can implement NextAUTH methods in the `/signin` and `/` routes to handle sign-in and sign-out functionality. The system allows for secure authentication and provides a seamless user experience.