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When to add auth to your Next.js site.
Auth adds friction. Add it when you genuinely need to gate something — not before.
Overview
Auth is one of the more complex things to get right. Don't add it unless you genuinely need to gate something behind a login.
You don't need auth if
Your site is read-only (marketing, blog). Your forms route to email. Your content is the same for every visitor.
You need auth when
Users have accounts. Content is personalised. You're running a product, not a marketing site.
What to use
Better Auth or Clerk. Both have good Next.js integrations. Clerk is fastest to set up; Better Auth is more flexible long-term.
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