Protecting Routes
Protecting Routes
Section titled “Protecting Routes”Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Protecting routes ensures only authenticated users can access certain pages and API endpoints. Next.js provides multiple layers for this: middleware, server-side session checks, and API route guards.
Why This Matters
Section titled “Why This Matters”Route protection is how you control access to sensitive data and functionality. Without it, anyone who knows a URL can access protected content.
Topics Covered
Section titled “Topics Covered”- Middleware — Edge-level route protection
- Protected Pages — Server-side checks with
getServerSession - Protected API Routes — Authenticating Route Handler requests
- Role-Based Access — Controllng access by user role
Learning Outcomes
Section titled “Learning Outcomes”- Protect routes with middleware
- Check authentication in Server Components
- Secure API Route Handlers
- Implement role-based access control