Authentication in headless WordPress is an involved process when you have to write the code from scratch. The intricacies involved in integrating these technologies can pose significant challenges. From configuring the authentication flow to handling user sessions and implementing secure endpoints, every step demands meticulous attention to detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, the Faust.js framework has built-in authentication to take care of all your authentication needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the first part of this two-part article, we will explain the two strategies Faust.js uses which are redirect and local. In part two, we will take a deeper dive into the codebase and how the functionality works. If you want to follow along in video format, I created one here on our YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To benefit from this post, you should be familiar with the basics of WordPress development, WPGraphQL<\/a>, Next.js<\/a>, and Apollo Client<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I separated the repository into 2 branches: Once you follow these steps, you should be able to visit http:\/\/localhost:3000\/<\/a> and see the Faust.js front page template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Getting Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Steps for Local Development Set-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WordPress Setup:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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npm install<\/code>. Once you do that, in your .env.local<\/code> file, add your NEXT_PUBLIC_WORDPRESS_URL<\/code> endpoint and your FAUST_SECRET_KEY<\/code><\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\nmain <\/code>and next-whitelabel<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n