Example application using `iron-session`

This example creates an authentication system that uses a signed and encrypted cookie to store session data. It relies on iron-session.

It uses current best practices for authentication in the Next.js ecosystem and replicates parts of how the Vercel dashboard is built.

Features of the example:

API Routes and getServerSideProps examples.
The logged in status is synchronized between browser windows/tabs using useUser hook and the swr.
The layout is based on the user's logged-in/out status.
The session data is signed and encrypted in a cookie (this is done automatically by iron-session).

iron-session also provides:

An Express middleware, which can be used in any Node.js HTTP framework.
Multiple encryption keys (passwords) to allow for seamless updates or just password rotation.
Full TypeScript support, including session data.

Preview

Preview the example live on StackBlitz:

Deploy the example using Vercel:

Execute create-next-app with npm or Yarn to bootstrap the example:

npx create-next-app --example with-iron-session with-iron-session-app
# or
yarn create next-app --example with-iron-session with-iron-session-app

Deploy it to the cloud with Vercel (Documentation).