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How to implement two-factor authentication with Supabase?

Boost security on your Supabase projects with two-factor authentication through easy-to-follow steps and top tips. Secure your data now!

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Overview

Implementing two-factor authentication (2FA) with Supabase adds an extra layer of security by asking users to provide two verification methods. This guide will show how to set up 2FA using Supabase's built-in auth features and an external service like Twilio or Authy for sending verification codes. It covers configuring Supabase, integrating an SMS service, and managing user experience flows for enabling and verifying 2FA. Perfect for securing apps or web services, this method boosts overall security for users.

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How to implement two-factor authentication with Supabase?

Step 1: Set Up a Supabase Project

  1. Head over to Supabase and sign up for an account.
  2. Click the “New Project” button to create a new project and fill in the necessary details.
  3. Once your project is up and running, go to the project dashboard.

Step 2: Configure Database

  1. In the Supabase dashboard, find the "Database" section.
  2. Click on "Tables" and then "New Table".
  3. Create a new table to store user info (if it doesn't exist already) with fields like id, email, and phone_number.
  4. You can also use the predefined auth.users table for storing user details.

Step 3: Set Up Authentication

  1. Go to the "Authentication" menu in the Supabase dashboard.
  2. Enable the authentication providers you want (e.g., email, phone).
  3. Update the user registration details to include fields needed for two-factor authentication (2FA), like phone_number.

Step 4: Configure Twilio for SMS 2FA

  1. Sign up for a Twilio account and get your account SID, auth token, and phone number.

  2. Set up the Twilio SDK in your server or backend function.

  3. Create a function to send SMS with verification codes to users. Here's a quick example in Node.js:

    ```javascript
    const twilio = require('twilio');
    const client = new twilio('TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID', 'TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN');

    function sendVerificationCode(phoneNumber, code) {
    client.messages.create({
    body: Your verification code is ${code},
    to: phoneNumber,
    from: 'YOUR_TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER'
    }).then((message) => console.log(message.sid));
    }
    ```

  4. Generate and store the verification code securely in your database.

Step 5: Create User Registration and Login API

  1. Implement the user registration API to include phone number:
    ```javascript
    const registerUser = async (email, password, phoneNumber) => {
    const { user, session, error } = await supabase.auth.signUp({ email, password });
    if (error) {
    console.error(error);
    return;
    }
    // Store the phone number associated with the user in your database
    };
    ```

  2. Implement a login API that checks for the phone number and sends a verification code:
    ```javascript
    const loginUser = async (email, password) => {
    const { user, error } = await supabase.auth.signIn({ email, password });
    if (error) {
    console.error(error);
    return;
    }
    // Generate verification code and send SMS
    const code = generateVerificationCode();
    await saveCodeToDatabase(user.id, code);
    sendVerificationCode(user.phone_number, code);
    };
    ```

Step 6: Verify Code API

  1. Create an API endpoint to verify the code:
    ```javascript
    const verifyCode = async (userId, code) => {
    const storedCode = await fetchStoredCodeFromDatabase(userId);
    if (storedCode === code) {
    // Proceed with logging the user in
    } else {
    // Handle verification failure
    }
    };
    ```

Step 7: Implement Frontend Logic

  1. In your frontend app, create a registration form that collects email, password, and phone number.
  2. Create a login form that triggers the loginUser API.
  3. Upon successful login, show a prompt for the user to enter the verification code.
  4. Verify the code by calling the verifyCode API.
  5. Handle successful verification by redirecting the user to a protected route.

Step 8: Secure Your Application

  1. Make sure all API calls are secure and use HTTPS.
  2. Regularly update dependencies and apply security patches.
  3. Store sensitive data like verification codes in an encrypted format.
  4. Monitor and log unusual activity to detect and prevent unauthorized access.

Implementing two-factor authentication with Supabase boosts your app's security by requiring a second form of verification, making it much harder for unauthorized users to gain access. This guide outlines the essential steps to integrate and configure 2FA using Supabase and Twilio.

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