Project Overview:

The Passport.js Authentication Backend is a robust solution for implementing secure user authentication in web applications. This project incorporates various authentication strategies, including local authentication, Google, Facebook, and Twitter strategies, to offer flexibility for users and developers.

Objectives:

The primary objectives of this project are to provide a reliable and extensible authentication backend that supports different authentication providers, ensuring a seamless and secure login experience for users.

Authentication Strategies:

Local Authentication: Allows users to sign in using a traditional username and password combination. Google Authentication: Enables users to log in using their Google accounts. Facebook Authentication: Allows users to authenticate using their Facebook credentials. Twitter Authentication: Supports authentication via Twitter accounts.

How to Use:

• Clone the Repository: git clone https://github.com/shyam-swaran/Passport-js.git
• Install Dependencies: npm install
• Create a .env file in the project root directory and add the following configurations:

MONGODB_URL=your_mongodb_url
GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your_google_client_id
GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_google_client_secret
FACEBOOK_CLIENT_ID=your_facebook_client_id
FACEBOOK_CLIENT_SECRET=your_facebook_client_secret
TWITTER_CONSUMER_KEY=your_twitter_consumer_key
TWITTER_CONSUMER_SECRET=your_twitter_consumer_secret
SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret

• Run the Application: npm start

Requirements:

Node.js and npm installed on your machine. MongoDB database for storing user information.