Questions tagged [passport.js]

Passport.js stands out as an exceptional authentication middleware designed exclusively for Node.js. With its unparalleled flexibility and modular structure, Passport can seamlessly integrate into any web application built on Express framework without causing disruptions. It boasts a robust selection of strategies that enable hassle-free authentication using traditional username and password credentials, or even popular social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Passport truly goes above and beyond to safeguard your users' privacy and security.

Error: Model "undefined" is not registered with the schema

Having some issues with my application currently... This is the models.js file I'm working with: var mongoose = require('mongoose'); var User = new mongoose.Schema({ username: String, password: String, created_at: {type: Date, ...

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encountering an issue: "trigger new TypeError('JwtStrategy needs a secret or key');"

While attempting to run my web application, I encountered the following error: throw new TypeError('JwtStrategy requires a secret or key'); ^ TypeError: JwtStrategy requires a secret or key at new JwtStrategy (/Users/smitsanghvi/Des ...

node.jsexpressnpmjwtpassport.js

CookieSession in Express.js is successfully integrated with Passport, however, the maxAge parameter seems to be malfunctioning

I've integrated Passport-Facebook and CookieSession for user authentication on my web application. Everything is functioning smoothly, but I'm facing an issue with setting the session expiration time. app.use(cookieSession({ secret: 'I love stackoverf ...

node.jssessioncookiesexpresspassport.js

Even if the user is logged out of the website, Socket.io authorization remains persistent

I have successfully integrated the express-socket.io-session into my app and it is working as expected. However, I have encountered a specific issue. Please see the code snippet below: io.use(...); io.sockets.on("connection", function (socket) { soc ...

node.jssessionexpresssocket.iopassport.js

Checking the validity of admin users with Passport JS

I'm currently working on a Node.js and Express application with EJS as the front end. One challenge I am facing is implementing a middleware function using Passport that needs to run before all create, edit, and delete routes. function isLoggedIn(req, re ...

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Following a server reboot, an authenticated user will be logged out

I am facing an issue with my Node application where users are getting logged out whenever I update or edit a .js file. The application uses passport-local along with express.io and also incorporates mongoose and socket.io. app.configure(function() { a ...

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When the functions Serialize and Deserialize are invoked within the context of passport.js

I am curious about the timing of when Serialize and Deserialize functions are called. I tried testing it by adding alert(user.id) but nothing happened. Here are some questions I have: Where does the user object come from in the passport.serializeUser(fu ...

node.jsexpresspassport.js

Unable to assign a value to the property of the socket.io handshake object

I am attempting to include a custom attribute in a socket.io handshake and transfer it to the socket object upon each connection. Below is a basic outline of my approach: var app = express(); var http = require("http").Server(app); var io = require("soc ...

node.jsexpresssocket.iopassport.js

After a period of time since the server has been initialized, the function req.isAuthenticated() no

In my Node.js routes.js file, I have a function implemented to check if a request is isAuthenticated before serving it: function isLoggedIn(req, res, next) { if (req.isAuthenticated()) { console.log('Session Expiry '+req.session.cookie.expires ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresssession-cookiespassport.js

End your Idp session and log out using passport-saml

Encountering a 400 bad request error when attempting to log out a user from the idp session. Despite successfully logging out the user from the application/passport session, they remain logged in to the idp session. The logout and callback endpoints are c ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.jspassport-saml

The Passport JWT strategy has encountered a malfunction

I can't figure out why my Passport Jwt Auth suddenly stopped working. Code snippet from app.js app.use(passport.initialize()); passport.serializeUser(function (user, done) { done(null, user); }); passport.deserializeUser(function (user, done) { ...

node.jsexpressjwtpassport.js

Passport verification is successful during the login process, however, it encounters issues during registration

I am currently learning about passport.js and session management, and I'm in the process of implementing a local login feature on my website. Here is what I am attempting to achieve: Secret page: Authenticated users can access the secret page, while ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.jspassport-local-mongoose

"Tailored Access Per User Based on Database Field: Crafting Customized Login Responses with Express, Node.js

My website features a tutorial page that users must read before accessing certain areas. In my mongo database, I have defined a field to track this: const UserSchema = new Schema({ finished_beta_tutorial: { type: Boolean, default: fal ...

node.jsmongodbexpressauthenticationpassport.js

The getInitialProps method does not have access to the Passport user object in the request when the server is running on a different port

I currently have my express server running on a separate port from my client-side nextjs project. Typically, when the server is on the same port as the client, you can use getRequestHandler with next to pass the user object that can be accessed in the cli ...

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Authenticate yourself as a user or an organization on mongodb

I am currently developing an application that requires user registration and login, as well as organization registration and login. I have implemented the use of Node.js Passport with a local strategy for authentication. While I have successfully created t ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.js

Passport-facebook FacebookTokenError: The provided authorization code has already been used

This block of code is related to passport.js implementation. var FacebookStrategy = require('passport-facebook').Strategy; var User = require('./app/models/users'); var config = require('./config'); module.exports = function (passport) { passport ...

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Error encountered with Passport js Local Strategy: The LocalStrategy necessitates a verify callback function

Encountering Passport JS Local Strategy Error with Node & Express I have successfully implemented OAuth 2 for Google authentication using Passport in my project. However, I am facing an error with the Local Strategy of Passport and I can't seem to figure ...

javascriptnode.jsexpressauthenticationpassport.js

Exploring the contrast between 'completed' and 'upcoming' in callback functions within node.js

Within the passport documentation for authentication configuration, there is a function that appears rather intimidating as it utilizes the enigmatic function "done." passport.use(new LocalStrategy( function(username, password, done) { User.findOne( ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.js

Session is being established by Express/Passport, however, the cookie is not being transmitted to the

Currently, I have a project running with React on the client side and Node.js on the server side. Client side (React app) - http://localhost:3000 Server side (Node.js) - http:..localhost:5000 My focus at the moment is on implementing user authentication ...

node.jsreactjsexpressmongoosepassport.js

Authenticate users by accessing their login information stored in a MongoDB database using Node.js and Express

I have been experimenting with various techniques, and incorporating Passport middleware has brought me the closest to achieving this task. I suspect there might be a final step missing for everything to function correctly, as I am not encountering any err ...

node.jsangularmongodbexpresspassport.js

Passport authentication leading to incorrect view redirection in Express

I'm struggling to understand why the URL is updating but leading to the incorrect view. Once a user is authenticated with passport, the URL changes to my code (/clients) but it redirects back to the homepage view. After authentication, I want the user to ...

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"Utilize the req and res objects within your Passport JS strategy for seamless

I am currently developing an app and I would like to offer my users the option to connect with their Spotify accounts. I have successfully implemented this feature using the Passport JS Spotify strategy. However, I now face a new challenge - I want users t ...

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What is the best way to delete idle express sessions?

Currently, I am utilizing express-session and passport-local for user authentication in my project. My goal is to be able to track currently online users. The login process functions properly, creating a session and storing the user's Id. I can retrieve al ...

node.jsexpresspassport.jspassport-local

Automating user login with node.js and passport.js: A step-by-step guide

My login application is built using node.js and passport.js, with the session being maintained using express-session and connect-mongo. I need to ensure that users are redirected to the home page upon accessing the URL, only sending them to the login page ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.js

Passport not being summoned

My passport strategy is not being triggered. I recently incorporated passport into my project and am utilizing the Boxes API for user login. I successfully implemented a similar solution in another project (https://github.com/smithdavedesign/OAUTH-Passpo ...

node.jsexpresspassport.jsbox-api

Passport is struggling to serialize the already registered user when they try to register again

During my serialization testing on local-signup for an existing account, I encountered an error that seems unexpected. This error only occurs when attempting to re-register the account, not during the original registration process. //passport.js var Local ...

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NodeJS and Passport: The user's behavior is constantly in flux

I encountered a strange issue after deploying my app with nodejs passport login. Everything was working fine in development, but when I moved it to production, the user would randomly change upon page reload. Below is an excerpt from my app.js code: var ...

node.jsexpressauthenticationpassport.js

Building a basic user authentication system in Node.js with Express, Passport, and MongoDB

I developed a basic login form using Jade and Express located at /login. The data from the form is submitted via POST to /login Initially, I implemented simple string matching logic for authentication (if username== && password==), deciding whethe ...

node.jsmongodbexpressauthenticationpassport.js

Leveraging passport and OAuth in conjunction with connect-redis

I am facing a challenge with implementing passport-twitter and passport-facebook for authentication in an app that utilizes Redis for Express sessions. When I remove connect-redis to store sessions in express, everything runs smoothly. However, when using ...

node.jsexpressoauthpassport.js

How can I retrieve Google contacts without needing an access token?

UPDATED I found my solution with the assistance of an access token :) I will now share how I achieved it. Currently, I am utilizing the Google contacts API to access the contacts of the user. To log in with Google and utilize the API, I am using passpo ...

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express session could not be authenticated by passportjs

Currently, I am integrating passportjs for authenticating my express app. Even though I have followed a tutorial closely, I keep encountering issues with session authentication. In my primary workflow, I authenticate users using the local strategy. passp ...

node.jssessionexpresspassport.jssequelize.js

Navigating the entire Oauth2 Authentication Process with Vue.js Client and Express.js Server Leveraging Passport.js

I am struggling to comprehend how to effectively utilize the Bearer Access Token obtained from an OAuth2 authentication process. In my situation, the client is Vue.js, the server is Express.js, and Passport.js serves as the middleware for authentication. ...

node.jsexpressauthenticationvue.jspassport.js

Tips for verifying if a specific user is logged in with Passport

I need to restrict access to a specific link ('New Blog') so that only users with the username "admin" can see it. I attempted to use an if statement but it seems to be causing an error: <% if(currentUser.username = "admin") { %> <ul clas ...

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The user could not be deserialized from the session

I am having an issue with deleting users from my database. When a user is logged in and I try to refresh the page after deleting the user, I encounter the following error message: Error: Failed to deserialize user out of session Below is the code snippet ...

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What are some strategies to keep users from navigating back using the browser after signing up?

Currently, I'm implementing an authentication system in my Node.js application using passport. Everything seems to be working smoothly except for one issue - when I click the back button in the browser, it takes me back to the signup page. This is how I ...

node.jsexpressauthenticationpassport.js

Passport Custom Redirects: Take Control of Your Navigation Path

Looking to set up basic authentication for my first public-facing Node app, utilizing two Passport strategies: one for Facebook and one for Twitter. Not considering an email/password system at the moment until I fully comprehend the security implications. ...

node.jsauthenticationexpresspassport.js

Passport.js securely manages cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) domain sessions

I've organized my application into a 3-tier structure. The server is powered by node.js and the front end is built with Angular. For user login and authentication, I'm using passport. However, I've encountered an issue where my passport login cannot mainta ...

angularjsnode.jsexpresscross-domainpassport.js

Whenever attempting to add a new user, I encounter issues with the Post request not functioning properly

When sending a Post request: I attempt to retrieve the body of the request Validate the body content using express validator Capture any errors that may occur If an error occurs >> reload the create_user page and log the error in the console as foll ...

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Implementing login status for Users Schema in MongoDB with Passport and node.js

As someone who is new to backend development, I am looking for a way to display a list of users from my API and check if they are currently logged in. I have successfully implemented basic authentication using passport and json web token. However, I do not ...

node.jsmongodbexpresspassport.js

NodeJS Password Recovery

Recently, I implemented a password reset feature using NodeJS/Passport. I found an excellent guide: . I followed the instructions and it was mostly successful. However, there seems to be a critical error that I can't locate. When a user goes through the pr ...

node.jsmongodbexpresspasswordspassport.js

Can anyone explain the functionality of passport.initialize() in the context of Node.js and Express

I am currently working on implementing the passport module in my application. After reading some manuals, I found this: app.use(passport.initialize()); app.use(passport.session()); Can someone explain what app.use(passport.initialize()) does exactly? I ...

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Passport req.user data not persisting throughout consecutive requests

When using the local strategy in passport.js, I'm attempting to access req.user to get the current user ID for storing recipes in the database. However, I'm facing an issue with deserialization in the passport.js file within my app's config setup. Every ti ...

node.jsexpresspassport.js

Problem with Angular2, NodeJS, and Passport Integration

At the moment, my Angular2 front-end is running on localhost:3000 while the NodeJS back-end (using KrakenJS) is running on localhost:8000. When I input the credentials and make a call to the this.http.post('http://localhost:8000/login', body, { h ...

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Problem saving user data to MongoDB in a Node JS- Express app

I'm currently delving into Node.js and embarking on the exciting journey of building a chat application program. To kick things off, I've set up a Signup registration form using the express framework to save user data in MongoDB. The application ...

node.jsmongodbexpresspassport.jspassport-local

Is it feasible to utilize the local strategy in PassportJS without a database?

I am currently working on a small NodeJS server that connects to ElasticSearch. However, I am facing the challenge of implementing user authentication as storing user information in ElasticSearch is not an ideal solution. Instead of adding complexity by u ...

node.jsexpresspassport.js

Node.js passport is prone to failures in handling URLs

After integrating Passport for Facebook login on my website, I'm facing an issue where the callback from Facebook always redirects to the failureRedirect URL even though I receive all the data and valid tokens from Facebook. Any suggestions or insights i ...

node.jsfacebookcoffeescriptpassport.js

What sets apart client-side authentication from server-side authentication?

While there is Passport available for Node.js, Sattelizer is the choice for AngularJS. I find it challenging to determine when each should be used. What are the unique features of Sattelizer compared to Passport and vice versa? How does JSON Web Tokens im ...

angularjsnode.jsexpresspassport.js

Send the user back to the previous page once authentication is complete

I am integrating Google authentication through Passport in my web application and I am facing an issue with redirecting the user back to the original page they requested after a successful sign-in. It seems like the use of location.reload() might be causin ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.js

Why is my Node.js express application throwing a 404 POST error?

I am facing an issue while trying to build a node.js application with express. Whenever I attempt to log in and my index.ejs file sends a post request to the server, I encounter a 404 error. Being new to programming, I am seeking assistance from someone wh ...

node.jsexpresspassport.jspassport-local

Adding a parameter to a Node.js passport

Every time I attempt to utilize passport coinbase with node passport.use(new CoinbaseStrategy({ clientID: COINBASE_CLIENT_ID, clientSecret: COINBASE_CLIENT_SECRET, callbackURL: "http://127.0.0.1:3000/auth/coinbase/callback", scope: [ "send ...

node.jsoauth-2.0passport.js

What is this error: "Unknown authentication strategy 'loca'"?

Whenever I try to utilize passport.js, it keeps throwing the following error: Unknown authentication strategy "local"! config/configuration.js var passport = require('passport') , LocalStrategy = require('passport-local').Strategy; ...

javascriptnode.jsmongodbexpresspassport.js

Unknown passport authentication method

I'm currently delving into a tutorial on building an authentication system using passport in Nodejs. The guide can be found here. My focus right now is on getting the signup form to function properly, but it keeps throwing this error: Error: Unknown auth ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.js

NodeJS: Implement session refresh mechanism following permission changes made by other users

Utilizing express-session in my NodeJS application for managing sessions, express-mysql-session to store session data in MariaDB, Passport for authentication, and Sequelize for ORM. Encountering an issue where I am unsure how to refresh a user's session a ...

node.jsexpresssessionpassport.js

The deserializeUser function in PassportJS is being ignored

My setup involves using Passport to authenticate users stored in mongodb. Everything seems to be working fine with authentication, including successful and failed login attempts as well as setting session variables. However, I am facing an issue where Pass ...

node.jssessionpassport.js

Combining JWT authentication with access control lists: a comprehensive guide

I have successfully integrated passport with a JWT strategy, and it is functioning well. My jwt-protected routes are structured like this... app.get('/thingThatRequiresLogin/:id', passport.authenticate('jwt', { session: false }), thingThatRequiresLogin.fi ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.jsacl

Integrating social login using vue-authenticate with passport in a Node.js environment

I've been working on integrating Facebook login with vue-authenticate and passport. Successfully logged into my Facebook account, I obtained the 'Callback code' as well. Here is my callback URL: http://localhost:8080/auth/callback?code=AQD0 ...

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`Error: <projectname> is currently experiencing issues``

I recently globally installed express by running the command npm install -g express-generator@4 However, when I try to create a new project using the command 'express .', nothing happens. There are no errors displayed either. What could be causing this i ...

node.jsexpresspassport.js

Methods for removing cookie during logout with Express and Passport JS?

I have been struggling to delete cookies upon logout but haven't had any luck so far. I searched online and came across two methods: Setting a new expiration date for the cookie res.cookie('connect.sid', '', {expires: new Date(1 ...

javascriptnode.jscookiesexpresspassport.js

Passport is raising a "missing credentials" error upon return

Hello everyone! I'm currently working on a password reset form and encountering an issue. When I submit the email in my POST form, I'm seeing a frustrating "Missing credentials" error message. This is preventing me from implementing the strategy ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.jspassport-local

Error in Passport JS: Trying to use an undefined function

I've been struggling with debugging my code in Express and Passport. I've tried following solutions from others but can't seem to get it right. Any help or useful links would be greatly appreciated. Here is the error message along with the code and depend ...

javascriptmongodbexpresspassport.js

Error: authentication failed with local passport

I've been experimenting with passport-local for authentication in my Sails project. Here is an excerpt from my controller: passport.authenticate('local', function(err, user, info) { if ((err) || (!user)) { res.json({message: 'Unable to authenticate'}); ...

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Enabling access to public pages using Passport.js and Express.js

I'm currently developing a web application that allows users to browse public pages such as login, signup, and blog. However, access to account details requires authentication. The application is built using express js with passport js for authenticat ...

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Best practices for utilizing authenticated middleware in nodejs

Recently, I delved into the world of node.js using the express framework. app.use('/', auth, users); This snippet showcases my route file: router.get('/' , function(req, res, next) { render("dashboard"); }); router.get('/fir ...

node.jsexpresspassport.js

Clearing AngularJS $http withCredentials upon logout explained

I have implemented PassportJS for authentication on the server side, and I am using $httpProvider.defaults.withCredentials = true; on the client side to ensure proper handling of cookies in requests. After a user logs out, I need to clear all browser cook ...

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How can Node.js be used to allow passportjs login sessions to be shared across subdomains within a single application?

I currently have an application where I am utilizing npm subdomain. This means that regular express routes are imitated as subdomain routes. // Implement fake subdomain routes app.use(subdomain({ base : 'localhost', removeWWW : true })); // For example, ...

node.jsexpresssubdomainpassport.js

Apollo Express does not include the Express Passport Session feature

After integrating my express server with passport for user authentication on our portal, there seemed to be an issue when trying to fetch user details from our API using the same session from the client. While I could see identity provider data for the log ...

expressgraphqlpassport.jsapollo-server

Authenticating passports without the need for a templating engine

Seeking assistance with integrating Passport authentication using the Google strategy. Authentication with Google works, but upon returning to the express server, I aim to redirect to a client-side page along with profile data without utilizing a templatin ...

angularexpressoauthpassport.jspassport-google-oauth

Upon completion of the user registration process, the req.isAuthenticated method is showing a false

I've encountered this issue in a few of my previous apps and I'm unsure what's causing it. When I navigate to the login page and successfully log in a user, everything works as expected and I have access to the logged-in user. However, when I try to regist ...

node.jsexpresspassport.js

What could be the reason for why get/post methods are causing Unauthorized (401) errors?

My project involves both a log-in and sign-up feature. For the sign-up part, I utilized Express-Validator, while for the log-in part, I integrated Passport.JS. However, when I added the passport JS declaration in app.js, it resulted in an Unauthorized erro ...

node.jsmongodbexpresspassport.jsexpress-validator

Passport middleware, verifying whether the user currently holds an active session

Currently, I am developing a web application utilizing the angular-fullstack generator. The technology stack incorporates express-sessions for session storage (in Mongodb) and passport.js for authentication. My goal is to restrict each user to a sole logi ...

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How to retrieve error messages using Passport JS in Node.js

This is my custom user authentication implementation using Passport Local Strategy. passport.use( new Localstrategy({usernameField:'email'}, (email, pass, done) => { console.log(pass); user.findOne({email: email}).then(user = ...

node.jsmongodbexpressmongoosepassport.js

Passport and Node.js team up to create powerful user group functionalities

Seeking advice on this topic. I am interested in setting up a page with a login form as the main page. Upon logging in, users would be directed to their personalized dashboard. However, if someone logs in with admin privileges, they should be redirected t ...

htmlnode.jsexpresspassport.jspassport-local

Encountering NodeJs Error 401(Unauthorized) while implementing passport-jwt in my project

I am currently developing an authentication application using Node.js, MongoDB, and the Passport-JWT middleware. I have successfully implemented the login functionality and I am able to obtain a token. However, when trying to access the user profile after ...

javascriptnode.jsexpressjwtpassport.js

Issue with PassportJs not forwarding users after successful authentication

I'm facing some challenges with implementing Passport for authentication. I have set up my signup strategy in the following way: passport.use('local_signup', new localStrategy({ usernameField: 'username', passwordField:'password', passReqToCallba ...

javascriptnode.jsexpresspassport.jsmiddleware

req.user is limited to containing only the username field

I recently started using passport js and encountered an issue. When I console.log req.user, it only displays the username field as {username: 'a'}. Other fields like email are not shown in the output. Below is the content of index.js file: const express = ...

node.jsmongodbexpressmongoosepassport.js