Implement Google and Facebook Authentication for MVC and Web API in .NET 8

[abdullahkhanjmm]

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Title: Implement Google and Facebook Authentication for MVC and Web API in .NET 8

Description: Implement social login functionality using Google and Facebook authentication in an MVC and Web API project built with .NET 8. This will allow users to log in using their Google or Facebook accounts.

Tasks:

1. Setup the Project:

   • Ensure the project is upgraded to .NET 8.
   • Install necessary NuGet packages for authentication.

2. Google Authentication:

   • Register the application in the Google Developer Console.
   • Configure the project to use Google authentication.
   • Create and configure the necessary Google API credentials.
   • Implement Google login functionality in both MVC and Web API.

3. Facebook Authentication:

   • Register the application on the Facebook Developer Portal.
   • Configure the project to use Facebook authentication.
   • Create and configure the necessary Facebook API credentials.
   • Implement Facebook login functionality in both MVC and Web API.

4. Common Tasks:

   • Update the application's authentication middleware to support both Google and Facebook logins.
   • Ensure that user information is correctly mapped and stored in the database.
   • Implement error handling and logging for authentication processes.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Users can log in using their Google and Facebook accounts.
• Authentication process is secure and follows best practices.
• Proper error handling and logging are implemented.
• The feature is thoroughly tested and documented.

Additional Information:

• Ensure that the implementation adheres to the latest security standards and guidelines.
• Consider using ASP.NET Core Identity for managing user authentication and authorization.

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[asifaliwork]

https://github.com/asifaliwork/GoogleAndFacebookAuthentication

[JMMAwais]

https://github.com/JMMAwais/GoogleAuthentication