Social login features

[miroslavpejic85]

Social login features

Implementing social login features using Node.js typically involves leveraging OAuth and various OAuth providers like Facebook, Google, Twitter, GitHub, etc., to authenticate users. There are popular libraries like Passport.js that make this process relatively straightforward. Here's a general overview of how you might implement social login using Node.js:

Steps to Implement Social Login with Node.js:

1. Set Up OAuth Providers:

   • Register your application with the OAuth provider(s) (e.g., Facebook, Google) to obtain client ID and secret.
   • Configure callback URLs for the OAuth flow.

2. Initialize Node.js Project:

   • Create a Node.js project and initialize it using npm init.

3. Install Required Packages:

   • Install necessary packages, especially Passport.js and the passport strategy for the specific OAuth provider(s) you intend to use.

4. Configure Passport.js:

   • Initialize Passport.js and configure the strategy for the OAuth provider(s).
   • Implement Passport serialization and deserialization methods.

5. Set Up Routes:

   • Define routes in your Node.js application to handle the authentication process.
   • Create routes for login, logout, and OAuth callback.

6. Implement Authentication Middleware:

   • Create middleware to check if the user is authenticated for protecting routes that need authentication.

7. Frontend Integration:

   • Create frontend components (e.g., buttons) that initiate the social login process.

Example Using Passport.js (with Google OAuth):

const express = require('express');
const passport = require('passport');
const GoogleStrategy = require('passport-google-oauth20').Strategy;

const app = express();

passport.use(new GoogleStrategy({
    clientID: GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID,
    clientSecret: GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET,
    callbackURL: '/auth/google/callback'
  },
  function(accessToken, refreshToken, profile, done) {
    // You can handle the retrieved user profile or create a new user here
    // This function is where you'd typically save the user to a database
    return done(null, profile);
  }
));

app.get('/auth/google',
  passport.authenticate('google', { scope: ['profile', 'email'] })
);

app.get('/auth/google/callback', 
  passport.authenticate('google', { failureRedirect: '/login' }),
  function(req, res) {
    // Successful authentication, redirect to success page or perform other actions
    res.redirect('/success');
  }
);

app.listen(9000, () => {
  console.log('Server is running on port 9000');
});

This is a basic setup using Passport.js with the Google OAuth strategy. You'd need to adapt this code to your specific needs and integrate it with your backend and frontend accordingly.

Remember to secure sensitive information such as client secrets and keys. Storing them in environment variables is recommended.

The process might vary slightly based on the OAuth provider and the strategy you're implementing, but the fundamentals usually remain the same.

[kantakshay]

Hi can I try to solve this issue

[miroslavpejic85]

Hi can I try to solve this issue

Hey @kantakshay, absolutely! We'd love for anyone to contribute, so feel free to send a pull request whenever you're ready. Thanks a bunch! 😊

[ArnabBanik-repo]

Hello, since this issue is still open, can the task to assigned to me?

[miroslavpejic85]

Hey @ArnabBanik-repo! Sure, I haven't designated this task to anyone specific, as it's open for anyone interested to contribute through a pull request. Feel free to take the initiative and submit your changes. Much appreciated, thank you!