Convex auth

mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 5:27 PM

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I am trying to set up convex + auth in my already existing app. but its creating a new one. Can I integrate it inside mine?

hard fableBOT Jan 23, 2025, 5:27 PM

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Yes, you can integrate Convex Auth into your existing app without creating a new one. Here's how you can do it:

First, install the necessary packages:

npm install @convex-dev/auth @auth/[email protected]

Run the initialization command:

npx @convex-dev/auth

Add authentication tables to your schema by modifying your convex/schema.ts file:

import { defineSchema } from "convex/server";
import { authTables } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

const schema = defineSchema({
  ...authTables,
  // Your other tables...
});

export default schema;

Replace your existing ConvexProvider with ConvexAuthProvider in your main React file:

import { ConvexAuthProvider } from "@convex-dev/auth/react";
import { ConvexReactClient } from "convex/react";

const convex = new ConvexReactClient(import.meta.env.VITE_CONVEX_URL as string);

ReactDOM.createRoot(document.getElementById("root")!).render(
  <React.StrictMode>
    <ConvexAuthProvider client={convex}>
      <App />
    </ConvexAuthProvider>
  </React.StrictMode>,
);

Configure your authentication methods as needed.

For more detailed instructions, you can refer to the Convex Auth setup guide.

Remember that Convex Auth is currently in beta, so some features might change or be incomplete. If you encounter any issues or need more specific guidance, it's recommended to check the Convex Discord community for support.

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 5:28 PM

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@hard fable I don't have convex yet install but I already have an app

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In that case, you'll need to set up Convex in your existing app before integrating Convex Auth. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

First, install Convex in your project:

npm install convex

Initialize Convex in your project:

npx convex init

This command will create a new Convex project and add necessary files to your existing app.

Deploy your Convex functions:

npx convex deploy

Add the Convex provider to your app's main file (e.g., src/main.tsx or src/index.js):

import { ConvexProvider, ConvexReactClient } from "convex/react";

const convex = new ConvexReactClient(import.meta.env.VITE_CONVEX_URL);

ReactDOM.createRoot(document.getElementById("root")!).render(
  <React.StrictMode>
    <ConvexProvider client={convex}>
      <App />
    </ConvexProvider>
  </React.StrictMode>,
);

Once Convex is set up in your app, you can proceed with the Convex Auth integration steps mentioned in the previous answer.

For more detailed instructions on setting up Convex in an existing project, you can refer to the Convex React Quickstart guide. This guide will help you integrate Convex into your existing React application.

After completing these steps, you'll have Convex set up in your existing app, and you can then proceed with integrating Convex Auth as described in the previous answer.

Convex React Quickstart

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:03 PM

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@hard fable I implemented the whole auth, but when I click one of the oauth buttons I get a /api/auth 404

hard fableBOT Jan 23, 2025, 10:03 PM

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It seems you're encountering a common issue with Convex Auth where the /api/auth route is returning a 404 error. This typically happens when the middleware isn't properly set up or configured. Let's troubleshoot this issue:

First, make sure you have the middleware file set up correctly. It should be located in your project root or in the src folder (if you're using a src directory structure) and named middleware.ts or middleware.js. Here's how it should look:

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

export default convexAuthNextjsMiddleware();

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

Ensure that your middleware configuration includes the /api routes. The matcher in the config should include "/(api|trpc)(.*)" as shown above.
Check if you're using the correct provider in your React components. Make sure you've wrapped your app with ConvexAuthNextjsProvider instead of the regular ConvexProvider.
Verify that you're running npx convex dev in a separate terminal alongside your Next.js development server.
If you're using a custom API route, make sure it's set correctly in your ConvexAuthNextjsServerProvider:

<ConvexAuthNextjsServerProvider apiRoute="/api/auth">
  {children}
</ConvexAuthNextjsServerProvider>

If you're using Next.js with a src directory, ensure the middleware file is in the correct location (src/middleware.ts).
Try adding verbose logging to your middleware to get more information:

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

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If you've checked all these points and are still encountering issues, it might be helpful to review your entire setup or check for any recent changes that might have affected the auth configuration.

For more detailed debugging steps and information, you can refer to the Convex Auth debugging guide.

If the problem persists, consider sharing more details about your setup or any error logs in the Convex Discord community for further assistance.

Convex Auth - Debugging

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:07 PM

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@hard fable I fix it, thanks. After signIn The user is not created in the database

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I'm glad you were able to fix the 404 issue. Now, let's address the problem of the user not being created in the database after signing in. This is likely because you need to implement the user creation process explicitly. Here's how you can do it:

First, you need to set up a mutation to create a user in your Convex database. You can do this in a file like convex/users.ts:

import { mutation } from "./_generated/server";
import { v } from "convex/values";

export const createUser = mutation({
  args: {
    name: v.string(),
    email: v.string(),
    tokenIdentifier: v.string(),
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { name, email, tokenIdentifier }) => {
    const userId = await ctx.db.insert("users", {
      name,
      email,
      tokenIdentifier,
    });
    return userId;
  },
});

Then, you need to call this mutation after a successful sign-in. You can do this by implementing the createOrUpdateUser callback in your auth configuration. This callback is called whenever a user signs in or signs up. Here's an example of how to set it up:

import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth";
import GitHub from "@auth/core/providers/github";
import Google from "@auth/core/providers/google";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [GitHub, Google],
  callbacks: {
    async createOrUpdateUser(ctx, args) {
      if (args.existingUserId) {
        return args.existingUserId;
      }

      return ctx.db.insert("users", {
        email: args.profile.email,
        name: args.profile.name,
        tokenIdentifier: args.tokenIdentifier,
      });
    },
  },
});

This setup will create a new user in your Convex database whenever a new user signs in for the first time.

If you've already implemented something similar to this and users are still not being created, you might want to check:

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Are you seeing any errors in the Convex console or browser console?
Have you defined a "users" table in your Convex schema?
Are the auth callbacks being called? You can add console.log statements to verify this.

For more detailed information on storing users in the Convex database, you can refer to the Storing Users in the Convex Database guide.

If you're still having issues after implementing these steps, please provide more details about your current setup and any error messages you're seeing, and I'll be happy to help further.

Storing Users in the Convex Database

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:11 PM

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@hard fable should it be a mutaiton or internal mutation? as we are not checking for authentication or anything

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Based on the context of our conversation and the specific use case for creating users during authentication, it's more appropriate to use an internal mutation rather than a regular mutation. Here's why:

Security: Internal mutations are not directly accessible from the client-side, which adds an extra layer of security. This is especially important for user creation, as you don't want this process to be directly callable from the client.
Authentication context: In this case, the user creation is happening as part of the authentication flow, which is already handling the verification of the user's identity. There's no need for additional authentication checks within the mutation itself.
Encapsulation: Using an internal mutation keeps the user creation logic encapsulated within your backend, which is a good practice for maintaining separation of concerns.

Here's how you can modify the previous example to use an internal mutation:

import { internalMutation } from "./_generated/server";
import { v } from "convex/values";

export const createUser = internalMutation({
  args: {
    name: v.string(),
    email: v.string(),
    tokenIdentifier: v.string(),
  },
  handler: async (ctx, { name, email, tokenIdentifier }) => {
    const userId = await ctx.db.insert("users", {
      name,
      email,
      tokenIdentifier,
    });
    return userId;
  },
});

Then, in your auth configuration, you would call this internal mutation:

import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth";
import { api } from "./_generated/api";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [/* your providers */],
  callbacks: {
    async createOrUpdateUser(ctx, args) {
      if (args.existingUserId) {
        return args.existingUserId;
      }

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return ctx.runMutation(api.users.createUser, {
name: args.profile.name,
email: args.profile.email,
tokenIdentifier: args.tokenIdentifier,
});
},
},
});


This approach aligns with the best practices described in the Convex documentation for handling user creation during authentication. For more information on this topic, you can refer to the [Writing additional data during authentication](<https://labs.convex.dev/auth/advanced#writing-additional-data-during-authentication>) section of the Convex Auth documentation.

[Writing additional data during authentication](<https://labs.convex.dev/auth/advanced#writing-additional-data-during-authentication>)
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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:21 PM

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@hard fable I have two problems. The name is not available in the args.profile and also, the email and the data might be undefined. is there any way of fixing it?

hard fableBOT Jan 23, 2025, 10:21 PM

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Based on your question, it seems you're encountering issues with the args.profile data in your Convex Auth configuration. Let's address these problems one by one:

Name not available in args.profile:
This issue can occur depending on the OAuth provider you're using. Some providers might not include the name in the default profile. To fix this, you can customize the profile returned by the provider. Here's an example using the Google provider:

import Google from "@auth/core/providers/google";
import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [
    Google({
      profile(profile) {
        return {
          id: profile.sub,
          name: profile.name || `${profile.given_name} ${profile.family_name}`,
          email: profile.email,
          image: profile.picture,
        };
      },
    }),
  ],
  // ... rest of your configuration
});

Email and data might be undefined:
To handle cases where email or other data might be undefined, you can add checks in your createOrUpdateUser callback. Here's an example of how you can modify your callback to handle these cases:

callbacks: {
  async createOrUpdateUser(ctx, args) {
    if (args.existingUserId) {
      return args.existingUserId;
    }

    const email = args.profile.email;
    if (!email) {
      throw new Error("Email is required for user creation");
    }

    const name = args.profile.name || "Anonymous User";

    return ctx.runMutation(api.users.createUser, {
      name,
      email,
      tokenIdentifier: args.tokenIdentifier,
    });
  },
},

In this example, we're checking if the email exists and throwing an error if it doesn't. We're also providing a default name if it's not available.

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For a more robust solution, you might want to customize the profile for each provider you're using, ensuring that you always have the data you need. Here's an example of how you can do this for multiple providers:

import Google from "@auth/core/providers/google";
import GitHub from "@auth/core/providers/github";
import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [
    Google({
      profile(profile) {
        return {
          id: profile.sub,
          name: profile.name || `${profile.given_name} ${profile.family_name}`,
          email: profile.email,
          image: profile.picture,
        };
      },
    }),
    GitHub({
      profile(profile) {
        return {
          id: profile.id.toString(),
          name: profile.name || profile.login,
          email: profile.email,
          image: profile.avatar_url,
        };
      },
    }),
  ],
  // ... rest of your configuration
});

This approach ensures that you have consistent profile data across different providers. For more information on customizing provider profiles, you can refer to the Retrieving other profile information section in the Convex Auth documentation.

Retrieving other profile information

Remember to adjust your schema and user creation logic to handle cases where certain fields might be optional or have default values.

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:28 PM

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@hard fable For want I read the user should get created automatically right?

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You're correct in thinking that the user should be created automatically, but there are some nuances to consider.

By default, Convex Auth does create a user automatically when someone signs in for the first time. However, this default behavior only creates a basic user entry with minimal information. If you need additional fields or custom logic during user creation, you might need to implement your own user creation process.

Here's a breakdown of how it works:

Default behavior: Convex Auth automatically creates a user in the users table with basic information like tokenIdentifier and email (if available from the provider).
Custom user creation: If you need more control over the user creation process, you can implement the createOrUpdateUser callback in your auth configuration. This allows you to add custom fields or logic during user creation.
Additional data: If you want to add more data to the user record after creation, you can use the afterUserCreatedOrUpdated callback. This is useful when you want to keep the default user creation but add extra information afterward.

If you're not seeing users being created automatically, there could be a few reasons:

Schema issues: Ensure your users table in the schema matches what Convex Auth expects.
Configuration: Check that your auth configuration is set up correctly.
Permissions: Make sure your app has the necessary permissions to create users.

For more detailed information on user creation and customization, you can refer to the Writing additional data during authentication section of the Convex Auth documentation.

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If you're still having issues with automatic user creation, it might be helpful to review your entire auth setup or share more details about your specific configuration for further assistance.

Writing additional data during authentication

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:30 PM

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@hard fable the types comming from the profile are all unkown I belive or at least some of them

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You're correct that some of the types coming from the profile might be unknown or not properly typed. This is a common issue when working with OAuth providers, as the profile information can vary between providers and may not always be consistent.

To address this issue, you can use type assertions or type guards to ensure type safety when working with the profile data. Here's how you can handle this:

First, you can define an interface for the expected profile structure:

interface OAuthProfile {
  id?: string;
  name?: string;
  email?: string;
  image?: string;
  // Add other fields you expect from the OAuth provider
}

Then, in your auth configuration, you can use type assertions to work with the profile data:

import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";
import Google from "@auth/core/providers/google";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [
    Google({
      profile(profile: any) {
        const oauthProfile = profile as OAuthProfile;
        return {
          id: oauthProfile.id ?? profile.sub,
          name: oauthProfile.name ?? `${profile.given_name} ${profile.family_name}`,
          email: oauthProfile.email,
          image: oauthProfile.image ?? profile.picture,
        };
      },
    }),
  ],
  callbacks: {
    async createOrUpdateUser(ctx, args) {
      const profile = args.profile as OAuthProfile;
      // Use profile data safely here
    },
  },
});

This approach allows you to work with the profile data in a type-safe manner while still accommodating potential variations in the data structure.

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For more information on customizing the profile information and handling different OAuth providers, you can refer to the Retrieving other profile information section in the Convex Auth documentation.

If you're still encountering issues with specific fields or providers, it might be helpful to log the entire profile object (securely, without exposing sensitive information) to see exactly what data is being provided by the OAuth service. This can help you adjust your type definitions and assertions accordingly.

Retrieving other profile information

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:32 PM

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@hard fable But the issue is not there, as the profile already has a type

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I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. You're right that the profile should already have a type defined by Convex Auth. Let's clarify this situation:

The profile object in the Convex Auth callbacks should indeed be typed, typically based on the provider you're using. For example, if you're using the Google provider, the profile should be of type GoogleProfile.

To address your specific concern, let's look at how we can properly type and use the profile information:

First, make sure you're importing the correct profile type for your provider. For example, for Google:

import Google, { GoogleProfile } from "@auth/core/providers/google";

Then, in your auth configuration, you can use this type:

import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";
import Google, { GoogleProfile } from "@auth/core/providers/google";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [
    Google({
      profile(profile: GoogleProfile) {
        return {
          id: profile.sub,
          name: profile.name,
          email: profile.email,
          image: profile.picture,
        };
      },
    }),
  ],
  callbacks: {
    async createOrUpdateUser(ctx, args) {
      if (args.existingUserId) {
        return args.existingUserId;
      }

      const profile = args.profile as GoogleProfile;
      
      return ctx.db.insert("users", {
        name: profile.name ?? "Anonymous User",
        email: profile.email,
        tokenIdentifier: args.tokenIdentifier,
      });
    },
  },
});

In this example, we're using the GoogleProfile type to ensure type safety when working with the profile data.

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If you're still encountering issues with specific fields being undefined or unknown, it might be helpful to log the profile object (securely, without exposing sensitive information) to see exactly what data is being provided by the OAuth service.

For more detailed information on the available profile types and how to use them, you can refer to the Convex Auth API reference documentation. This resource provides information on the AuthProviderMaterializedConfig type, which includes the profile information for different providers.

If you're using a different provider or encountering specific typing issues, please provide more details about the exact provider you're using and any error messages you're seeing, and I'll be happy to provide more targeted assistance.

Convex Auth API reference

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:38 PM

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@hard fable To avoid all of this, shouldn;t convex auth be creating the users automatically?

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You're absolutely right, and I apologize for any confusion in my previous responses. Convex Auth is indeed designed to create users automatically, without requiring you to implement custom user creation logic in most cases.

By default, Convex Auth should create a user entry in the users table automatically when a new user signs in for the first time. This is part of the built-in functionality of Convex Auth.

According to the Convex Auth documentation, if you don't specify the createOrUpdateUser callback, Convex Auth will handle user creation and updating automatically. The default implementation should satisfy most applications' needs.

If you want to add additional data during user creation or update, you can use the afterUserCreatedOrUpdated callback instead of implementing the entire user creation process yourself. Here's an example:

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store, isAuthenticated } = convexAuth({
  providers: [/* your providers */],
  callbacks: {
    async afterUserCreatedOrUpdated(ctx, { userId }) {
      await ctx.db.insert("someTable", { userId, data: "some data" });
    },
  },
});

This approach allows you to add extra data or perform additional actions after the user is created or updated, without having to manage the entire user creation process yourself.

If you're not seeing users being created automatically, it might be worth checking your Convex schema to ensure the users table is properly defined, and reviewing your auth configuration to make sure it's set up correctly.

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If you're still experiencing issues with automatic user creation, it would be helpful to share more details about your current setup and any error messages you're seeing. This way, we can identify if there's a specific problem preventing the automatic user creation from working as expected.

Writing additional data during authentication

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:39 PM

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@hard fable The problem is that my users are not being created automatically

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I understand your frustration. If users are not being created automatically as expected, there are a few things we can check to troubleshoot the issue:

Schema setup: Ensure that your schema.ts file includes the auth tables. It should look something like this:

import { defineSchema } from "convex/server";
import { authTables } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

const schema = defineSchema({
  ...authTables,
  // Your other tables...
});

export default schema;

Auth configuration: Make sure your auth configuration is correct. Here's a basic example:

import { convexAuth } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";
import Google from "@auth/core/providers/google";

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [Google],
});

Deployment: Ensure that you've deployed your latest schema and auth configuration using npx convex deploy.
Logging: Add some logging to your auth configuration to see if the authentication process is being triggered:

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [Google],
  callbacks: {
    async afterUserCreatedOrUpdated(ctx, args) {
      console.log("User created or updated:", args.userId);
    },
  },
});

Check Convex Dashboard: Look at the "Data" section in your Convex dashboard to see if the users table exists and if any entries are being created.
Review client-side implementation: Ensure that you're using the ConvexAuthProvider correctly in your client-side code.

If you've checked all these points and users are still not being created automatically, it might be a bug or an issue with the Convex Auth implementation. In this case, I would recommend reaching out to the Convex support team directly through their Discord community for more specialized assistance.

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For more detailed debugging steps, you can refer to the Convex Auth debugging guide.

Convex Auth - Debugging

If you can provide more specific details about your setup or any error messages you're seeing, I'd be happy to help you further investigate the issue.

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mellow ibex Jan 23, 2025, 10:40 PM

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import { defineSchema } from 'convex/server';
import { authTables } from '@convex-dev/auth/server';
import { Table } from 'convex-helpers/server';
import { v } from 'convex/values';

export const Users = Table('users', {
fullName: v.optional(v.string()),
email: v.string(),
tokenIdentifier: v.string(),
profileImage: v.optional(v.string()),
});

const schema = defineSchema({
...authTables,
users: Users.table.index('by_email', ['email']),
});

export default schema;

import GitHub from '@auth/core/providers/github';
import Google, { GoogleProfile } from '@auth/core/providers/google';
import { convexAuth } from '@convex-dev/auth/server';

import { MutationCtx } from './_generated/server';

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store, isAuthenticated } = convexAuth({
providers: [
GitHub({
profile(profile) {
return {
id: profile.id.toString(),
fullName: profile.name || profile.login,
email: profile.email,
image: profile.avatar_url,
};
},
}),
Google({
profile(profile: GoogleProfile) {
return {
id: profile.sub,
fullName:
profile.name || ${profile.given_name} ${profile.family_name},
email: profile.email,
image: profile.picture,
};
},
}),
],

});

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@hard fable I may have found the error, in the convex console I get this error:

Jan 23, 19:42:34
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GET /api/auth/callback/google
error
'Uncaught Error: Index users.email not found.

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Jan 23, 19:42:34
failure

29ms
M

auth:store
Uncaught Error: Index users.email not found.

Uncaught Error: Index users.email not found.

hard fableBOT Jan 23, 2025, 10:43 PM

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Thank you for providing that error message. It's very helpful in identifying the issue. The error "Index users.email not found" suggests that there's a problem with the schema definition for your users table. Specifically, it seems that the email index is missing from the users table.

To fix this issue, you need to modify your schema to include the email index for the users table. Here's how you can do it:

Open your convex/schema.ts file (or wherever you've defined your schema).
Locate the users table definition.
Add an index for the email field. Your schema should look something like this:

import { defineSchema, defineTable } from "convex/server";
import { v } from "convex/values";
import { authTables } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

const schema = defineSchema({
  ...authTables,
  users: defineTable({
    name: v.optional(v.string()),
    image: v.optional(v.string()),
    email: v.optional(v.string()),
    emailVerificationTime: v.optional(v.number()),
    isAnonymous: v.optional(v.boolean()),
    // other fields...
  }).index("email", ["email"]),  // Add this line
  // Your other tables...
});

export default schema;

After making this change, deploy your updated schema:

npx convex deploy

This error occurs because Convex Auth expects an email index on the users table to efficiently look up users by their email addresses. By adding this index, you should resolve the error and allow Convex Auth to create users automatically.

For more information on customizing the users table schema, you can refer to the Customizing the users table section in the Convex Auth documentation.

If you continue to experience issues after making this change, please let me know, and we can investigate further.

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Uncaught Error: Failed to insert or update a document in table "users" because it does not match the schema: Object is missing the required field tokenIdentifier. Consider wrapping the field validator in v.optional(...) if this is expected.

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This error message indicates that there's a mismatch between the schema definition for your users table and the data being inserted or updated. Specifically, the tokenIdentifier field is defined as required in your schema, but it's not being provided when creating or updating a user.

To resolve this issue, you have two options:

Make the tokenIdentifier field optional in your schema:

Open your convex/schema.ts file and modify the users table definition:

import { defineSchema, defineTable } from "convex/server";
import { v } from "convex/values";
import { authTables } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

const schema = defineSchema({
  ...authTables,
  users: defineTable({
    name: v.optional(v.string()),
    email: v.optional(v.string()),
    tokenIdentifier: v.optional(v.string()), // Make this optional
    // other fields...
  }).index("email", ["email"]),
});

export default schema;

Ensure that the tokenIdentifier is being provided during user creation:

If you want to keep tokenIdentifier as a required field, you need to make sure it's being set when the user is created. You can do this by implementing the createOrUpdateUser callback in your auth configuration:

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

export const { auth, signIn, signOut, store } = convexAuth({
  providers: [/* your providers */],
  callbacks: {
    async createOrUpdateUser(ctx, args) {
      if (args.existingUserId) {
        return args.existingUserId;
      }

      return ctx.db.insert("users", {
        name: args.profile.name,
        email: args.profile.email,
        tokenIdentifier: args.tokenIdentifier, // Ensure this is set
      });
    },
  },
});

After making either of these changes, deploy your updated schema and configuration:

npx convex deploy

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The first option (making tokenIdentifier optional) is generally recommended if you're using Convex Auth's default user creation behavior, as it provides more flexibility.

For more information on customizing the schema and user creation process, you can refer to the Customizing Schema documentation.

Customizing Schema

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@hard fable The error now is because I don't have all fields in the schema, is it possible to select which fields get assign when automatically creation or I just need to add all to the schema?

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Based on your question and the context of our conversation, it seems you're encountering issues with the automatic user creation process in Convex Auth due to missing fields in your schema. Let's address this:

Default Schema Fields:
Convex Auth expects certain fields to be present in the users table schema by default. These typically include name, email, tokenIdentifier, and possibly others depending on your authentication providers.
Customizing the Schema:
You can customize the users table schema, but you need to include all the fields that Convex Auth expects to use. According to the Customizing the users table documentation, here's a recommended approach:

import { defineSchema, defineTable } from "convex/server";
import { v } from "convex/values";
import { authTables } from "@convex-dev/auth/server";

const schema = defineSchema({
  ...authTables,
  users: defineTable({
    name: v.optional(v.string()),
    image: v.optional(v.string()),
    email: v.optional(v.string()),
    emailVerificationTime: v.optional(v.number()),
    phone: v.optional(v.string()),
    phoneVerificationTime: v.optional(v.number()),
    isAnonymous: v.optional(v.boolean()),
    tokenIdentifier: v.optional(v.string()),
    // other "users" fields...
  }).index("email", ["email"]),
  // Your other tables...
});

export default schema;

Selecting Fields:
Unfortunately, there isn't a built-in way to selectively choose which fields get assigned during automatic user creation. Convex Auth is designed to work with a specific set of fields, and it's generally recommended to include all of them in your schema, even if you don't plan to use all of them immediately.

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Best Practice:
The best practice is to include all the fields that Convex Auth expects in your schema, making them optional (v.optional()) if you're not sure you'll always have values for them. This approach provides the most flexibility and ensures compatibility with Convex Auth's automatic user creation process.

If you want more control over the user creation process, you can implement the createOrUpdateUser callback in your auth configuration. However, this means taking over the entire user creation process, which might not be necessary in most cases.

For more detailed information on customizing the schema and user creation process, you can refer to the Customizing Schema documentation.

If you're still facing issues after including all the necessary fields in your schema, please provide more details about the specific error you're encountering, and I'll be happy to help further.

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Remember to adjust your schema and user creation logic to handle cases where certain fields might be optional or have default values.

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If you can provide more specific details about your setup or any error messages you're seeing, I'd be happy to help you further investigate the issue.

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