July 14th, 2025 × #auth#betterauth#opensource#webdev
Better Auth with Better Auth
Scott gushes about Better Auth, the open source TypeScript auth library with plugins for passkeys, 2FA, admin impersonation, rate limiting, and even Stripe. Plus a tour of the auth landscape and why Scott is ditching his hand-rolled auth.
Wes Bos Host
Scott Tolinski Host
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Scott and Wes recap the current state of web authentication and explore how Better Auth simplifies the whole process. With built-in plugins, modern features, and no need to hand-roll your own solution, Better Auth makes secure login a breeze for developers.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:59 Scott's history with authentication.
- 02:05 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 03:15 My opinion has changed on auth.
- 04:40 Current authentication options.
- 08:02 Better Auth.
- 10:45 Better Auth CLI.
- 11:37 Email integration.
- 12:09 Hooks and Tokens.
- 13:43 CAPTCHA Integration.
- 14:36 Database Integration.
- 15:04 Integrations.
- 15:19 Plugin Ecosystem.
- 17:40 Admin features.
- 19:41 The Docs.
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