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Next.js 15 Auth: A Custom JWT Pattern for SaaS
A developer shares a custom JWT authentication pattern for Next.js 15, replacing NextAuth for full control over tokens and cookies. The setup uses jsonwebtoken and next/headers to create, verify, and manage session cookies. This approach simplifies auth for projects needing custom claims and specific cookie strategies.
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While rolling your own auth offers control, it also shifts security responsibility to the developer—a trade-off worth weighing against managed solutions.
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