Documentation

Passport is middleware for Node.js that makes it easy to implement authentication and authorization. Whether you are building your first login page or are an expert in all things identity, the documentation will help you understand Passport and use it in your applications.

Tutorials

Lessons that introduce the basics by building simple apps. Most useful when you are new to Passport and getting started.

  • Username & Password
  • Sign In with Google
  • Sign In with Facebook
  • Email Magic Link
  • Auth0 Integration

How-to Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you accomplish a task. Most useful when you are trying to solve a specific problem.

  • Username & Password

Reference

Technical descriptions of how Passport works. Most useful when you need detailed information about Passport's APIs.

  • Normalized Profile

Concepts

Explanations of higher-level topics pertaining to Passport. Most useful for deepening your understanding.

  • Authentication
  • API Authentication
  • OAuth 2.0