Next.js 16 Authentication with NextAuth v5 (2026 Guide)
How to Add Authentication to Next.js 16
NextAuth v5 (Auth.js) is the standard authentication library for Next.js. Here is how to set it up.
Step 1: Install
Step 2: Configure Auth
Step 3: Route Handler
Step 4: Middleware
Step 5: Use in Components
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