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livid heron
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How do I get the Authorization callback URL when making a github oauth app?

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To get the Authorization callback URL for your GitHub OAuth app when using Convex Auth, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Find your Convex deployment's HTTP Actions URL. You can locate this in the Convex dashboard under "Settings -> URL & Deploy Key -> Show development credentials".

  2. Your HTTP Actions URL will have the same base as your Deployment URL, but it ends with .site instead of .cloud.

  3. The full Authorization callback URL will be your HTTP Actions URL plus /api/auth/callback/github.

For example, if your HTTP Actions URL is <https://fast-horse-123.convex.site,> then your GitHub OAuth app's Authorization callback URL should be:

<https://fast-horse-123.convex.site/api/auth/callback/github>

Make sure to use this URL when configuring your GitHub OAuth app in the GitHub developer settings.

Source: Auth > Config > Oauth > GitHub

Remember to use the correct URL for your specific Convex deployment when setting up your GitHub OAuth app.

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livid heron
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@drowsy ermine When deploying to production what are the steps I need to take to get the github login to work?
For example, I have put in the action url, but what abotu the rest

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When deploying your Convex application to production with GitHub login, you need to take several steps to ensure the authentication works correctly. Here's what you need to do:

  1. Create a new GitHub OAuth app for production:
    You cannot use the same OAuth app for both development and production environments. You need to create a separate GitHub OAuth app specifically for your production deployment.

    Auth > Config > OAuth > Production setup

  2. Configure the new GitHub OAuth app:

    • Set the "Homepage URL" to your production frontend URL (e.g., <https://my-cool-app.vercel.app>).
    • Set the "Authorization callback URL" to your production Convex deployment's HTTP Actions URL plus the GitHub callback path. It should look like this:
      <https://<your-prod-convex-deployment>.convex.site/api/auth/callback/github>

    Auth > Config > Oauth > GitHub

  3. Set environment variables for your production Convex deployment:
    Use the Convex CLI to set the GitHub OAuth app credentials for your production deployment:

    npx convex env set AUTH_GITHUB_ID <your-production-github-client-id> --prod
npx convex env set AUTH_GITHUB_SECRET <your-production-github-secret> --prod

    Auth > Config > OAuth > GitHub

  4. Configure the SITE_URL environment variable:
    Set the SITE_URL to your production frontend URL:

    npx convex env set SITE_URL <https://your-production-frontend-url.com> --prod

    Auth > Production

  5. Deploy your backend code to production:
    Run npx convex deploy to push your backend code to your production deployment.

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  1. Update your frontend code:
    Ensure your frontend code is using the correct Convex URL for production. This is typically handled automatically by your build process, but double-check that you're not hardcoding any development URLs.

    Production > Hosting > Custom Domains & Hosting > Custom Hosting

  2. Deploy your frontend to your hosting provider:
    Follow your hosting provider's deployment process to push your updated frontend code to production.

By following these steps, you should have GitHub login working in your production environment. Remember to test the authentication flow thoroughly after deployment to ensure everything is functioning as expected.

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livid heron
drowsy ermineBOT
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This error message does make sense, and it's a common issue that some users have encountered when setting up Convex Auth with Next.js. The 404 (Not Found) error for the /api/auth endpoint typically indicates that the Convex Auth middleware is not properly configured or is not intercepting the authentication requests as expected.

There are a few potential reasons for this error:

  1. Middleware configuration:
    The middleware might not be set up correctly. Make sure you have a middleware.ts file in your Next.js project root (or in the src folder if you're using a src directory structure).

  2. Incorrect middleware implementation:
    The middleware should be using convexAuthNextjsMiddleware. Here's an example of how it should look:

    import { convexAuthNextjsMiddleware } from "@convex-dev/auth/nextjs/server";

export default convexAuthNextjsMiddleware();

export const config = {
  matcher: ['/((?!.*\\..*|_next).*)', '/', '/(api|trpc)(.*)'],
};

    Discord support thread: Convex Auth + Tamagui (Monorepo)

  3. Incorrect matcher configuration:
    The matcher in the middleware configuration might not be including the /api/auth route. Make sure your matcher configuration includes API routes.

  4. Running on a different port:
    If you're running your Next.js app on a port other than 3000, make sure all your configurations (including in the Convex dashboard) are updated accordingly.

  5. Stale build or cache:
    Sometimes, a stale build or cache can cause issues. Try clearing your .next folder and rebuilding your application.

To troubleshoot this issue:

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  1. Double-check your middleware configuration.

  2. Ensure you're running the latest versions of @convex-dev/auth and convex.

  3. Clear your browser cache and try in an incognito window.

  4. Add verbose logging to your middleware to see if it's being hit:

    export default convexAuthNextjsMiddleware((request) => {
  console.log("### middleware", request.url);
  return NextResponse.next();
});

    Discord support thread: Convex Auth - /api/auth/ - 404 not found

  5. Make sure you're running npx convex dev alongside your Next.js development server.

If you've verified all these points and are still encountering the issue, it might be helpful to share more details about your setup or consider starting with a fresh project using the Convex Auth template to isolate the problem.

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livid heron
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@drowsy ermine I had deleted the middleware file, I brouguth it back, it works locally again

import {
convexAuthNextjsMiddleware,
createRouteMatcher,
nextjsMiddlewareRedirect,
} from "@convex-dev/auth/nextjs/server";

const isSignInPage = createRouteMatcher(["/signin"]);
const isProtectedRoute = createRouteMatcher(["/product(.*)"]);

export default convexAuthNextjsMiddleware(async (request, { convexAuth }) => {
if (isSignInPage(request) && (await convexAuth.isAuthenticated())) {
return nextjsMiddlewareRedirect(request, "/");
}
if (isProtectedRoute(request) && !(await convexAuth.isAuthenticated())) {
return nextjsMiddlewareRedirect(request, "/signin");
}
});

export const config = {
// The following matcher runs middleware on all routes
// except static assets.
matcher: ["/((?!.\..|_next).)", "/", "/(api|trpc)(.)"],
};

But it still doesn't work on the real domain. It gives error too many redirects

drowsy ermineBOT
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I understand you're having issues with your Convex Auth middleware working locally but encountering a "too many redirects" error on your production domain. This is a common issue that can occur when deploying Convex Auth with Next.js. Let's address this problem step by step.

First, your middleware code looks correct and follows the recommended structure from the Convex Auth documentation. The fact that it works locally is a good sign. The "too many redirects" error in production often occurs due to misconfigurations in the production environment. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

  1. Check your production environment variables:
    Make sure you've set up the necessary environment variables for your production deployment, especially the SITE_URL. This is crucial for Convex Auth to work correctly in production.

    npx convex env set SITE_URL <https://your-production-frontend-url.com> --prod

    Auth > Production

  2. Verify your OAuth app configuration:
    Ensure that your production OAuth app (in this case, for GitHub) is correctly set up with the right callback URL for your production environment.

    Auth > Config > OAuth > GitHub

  3. Debug your middleware:
    Add some logging to your middleware to see what's happening. You can modify your middleware like this:

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   export default convexAuthNextjsMiddleware(async (request, { convexAuth }) => {
     const isAuthenticated = await convexAuth.isAuthenticated();
     console.log(`Path: ${request.nextUrl.pathname}, isAuthenticated: ${isAuthenticated}`);
     
     if (isSignInPage(request) && isAuthenticated) {
       console.log("Redirecting authenticated user from sign-in page to home");
       return nextjsMiddlewareRedirect(request, "/");
     }
     if (isProtectedRoute(request) && !isAuthenticated) {
       console.log("Redirecting unauthenticated user to sign-in page");
       return nextjsMiddlewareRedirect(request, "/signin");
     }
     console.log("Allowing request to proceed");
     return NextResponse.next();
   });

This will help you understand the flow of requests and see where the redirect loop might be occurring.

  1. Check your matcher configuration:
    Your current matcher looks correct, but ensure it's not accidentally excluding important routes.

  2. Verify your ConvexAuthNextjsServerProvider:
    Make sure you have wrapped your entire app with the ConvexAuthNextjsServerProvider in your root layout file.

    Discord support thread: ConvexAuth+Next.js: should I implement /api/sign-in?

  3. Clear browser cache and cookies:
    Sometimes, stale cookies can cause authentication issues. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies for the production domain.

If you've verified all these points and are still encountering the "too many redirects" error, it might be helpful to:

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  • Double-check that your production Convex deployment is up-to-date with your latest code changes.
  • Temporarily simplify your middleware to isolate the issue, perhaps by removing the route checks and just logging the authentication state for all routes.
  • Consider reaching out to Convex support with more detailed logs and information about your production setup for further assistance.

Remember, the transition from local development to production can sometimes reveal configuration issues that weren't apparent in the local environment. Careful verification of all production-specific settings is key to resolving these types of problems.

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@livid heron Kapa.ai is still learning and improving, please let me know how I did by reacting below.

livid heron
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@drowsy ermine Can this bethe issue?

Uncaught Error: Uncaught Error: Failed to insert or update a document in table "users" because it does not match the schema: Value does not match validator.
Path: .name
Value: null
Validator: v.string()
at async defaultCreateOrUpdateUser (../../node_modules/@convex-dev/auth/src/server/implementation/users.ts:60:6)
at async upsertUserAndAccount (../../node_modules/@convex-dev/auth/src/server/implementation/users.ts:40:8)
at async createVerificationCodeImpl (../../node_modules/@convex-dev/auth/src/server/implementation/mutations/createVerificationCode.ts:62:8)

at async handleEmailAndPhoneProvider (../../node_modules/@convex-dev/auth/src/server/implementation/signIn.ts:131:14)
at async handler (../../node_modules/@convex-dev/auth/src/server/implementation/index.ts:405:10)
drowsy ermineBOT
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Yes, this error message could indeed be the issue causing problems with your authentication flow. Let's break down what this error means and how you might resolve it:

The error message indicates that there's a schema mismatch when trying to insert or update a document in the "users" table. Specifically:

  1. The error is occurring in the defaultCreateOrUpdateUser function, which is part of the Convex Auth implementation.
  2. The problem is with the name field of the user document.
  3. The value for name is null, but the schema expects it to be a string (v.string()).

This mismatch between the expected schema and the actual data being inserted/updated is causing the authentication process to fail. Here are some steps you can take to address this:

  1. Check your schema definition:
    Review your schema.ts file, particularly the users table definition. Make sure the name field is defined correctly. If you want to allow null values for the name, you should make it optional:

    users: defineTable({
  name: v.optional(v.string()),
  // other fields...
})

    Auth > Setup > Customizing Schema

  2. Update your OAuth configuration:
    If you're using OAuth (like GitHub), make sure you're requesting the user's name from the provider. Some providers don't return the name by default, which could lead to this error.

  3. Implement a custom createOrUpdateUser function:
    If you need more control over how user data is handled during sign-in, you can implement a custom createOrUpdateUser function. This allows you to set default values or handle missing data:

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   export const createOrUpdateUser: CreateOrUpdateUser = async (
     ctx,
     args
   ) => {
     const { tokenIdentifier, email, name } = args;
     const user = await ctx.db
       .query("users")
       .withIndex("by_token", (q) => q.eq("tokenIdentifier", tokenIdentifier))
       .unique();
     if (user !== null) {
       await ctx.db.patch(user._id, {
         email,
         name: name || "Default Name", // Provide a default if name is null
       });
       return user._id;
     }
     return await ctx.db.insert("users", {
       tokenIdentifier,
       email,
       name: name || "Default Name", // Provide a default if name is null
     });
   };

Auth > Advanced > Controlling user creation and account linking behavior

  1. Check your OAuth provider settings:
    Ensure that your OAuth provider (e.g., GitHub) is configured to return the user's name. Some providers require specific scopes or permissions to access this information.

  2. Verify your environment variables:
    Make sure all necessary environment variables for authentication are correctly set in your production environment.

By addressing the schema mismatch and ensuring that the name field is either optional or always has a valid string value, you should be able to resolve this error and get your authentication working correctly in production.

Remember to deploy your changes to production after making any modifications to your schema or authentication logic.

Auth > Production

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If you continue to face issues after implementing these changes, you may want to add more detailed logging to your authentication flow to pinpoint exactly where and why the name field is coming through as null.

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