Hey everyone! I’m building a web app where users sign in with Firebase. I want them to connect their Gmail, Outlook, and Slack accounts so my app can read their stuff. But I’m stuck!
I tried using Auth.js for Gmail and Outlook OAuth. It worked, but I can only save one token at a time. How do I keep tokens for different services?
My questions:
What’s the best way to do OAuth 2.0 in a Firebase app when I need multiple tokens?
How can I safely store all the tokens I get?
Are there any cool tricks or tools for handling multiple OAuth providers in one app?
I’m pretty new to this OAuth thing, so any help would be awesome! Thanks a bunch!
I’ve been down this road before, and it can be tricky. Here’s what worked for me:
For storing multiple tokens, I’d recommend using Firebase Realtime Database or Firestore. Create a separate node or collection for each user’s OAuth tokens. Encrypt the tokens before storing them, and use Firebase Security Rules to lock down access.
To manage different OAuth flows, I found it helpful to create a custom OAuth service in my app. This centralizes the logic for different providers and makes it easier to add new ones later.
One thing that really helped was using Firebase Cloud Functions for the OAuth callback handling. It keeps sensitive operations server-side and simplifies the client-side code.
Don’t forget to implement token refresh logic - you don’t want users to lose access unexpectedly. And always follow each provider’s best practices for OAuth implementation.
It takes some work to set up, but once it’s done, it’s pretty smooth sailing. Good luck with your project!
I’ve implemented multiple OAuth providers in Firebase apps before, and here’s what worked well for me:
For storing multiple tokens securely, use Firebase Cloud Firestore. Create a separate collection for OAuth tokens, with documents for each user. Store encrypted tokens there, using Firebase Security Rules to restrict access.
To manage different OAuth flows, consider building a custom abstraction layer. This can handle token requests, refreshes, and storage for various providers uniformly. It simplifies your app logic and makes adding new providers easier.
For implementation, Firebase Functions can securely handle OAuth callbacks and token management server-side. This approach keeps sensitive operations off the client.
Remember to implement token refresh logic to maintain long-term access. Also, always use HTTPS and follow OAuth best practices for each provider.
hey neo_movies, i’ve dealt with similar stuff. for multiple oauth tokens, try using firebase custom claims. store encrypted tokens there, linked to user accounts. it’s secure and scalable.
for managing different providers, check out ‘grant’ library. it simplifies oauth flows for tons of services. saved me lots of headaches!