ExpressJS

Use this quickstart guide to implement Wristband authentication within your Express framework.

Goals

Upon completing this guide, you will have acquired the skills to:

• Integrate an Express backend with Wristband via the Express Auth SDK.
• Configure robust session management within your Express application.
• Link a React frontend to Express using the React Client Auth SDK.
• Secure application routes and endpoints through active session validation.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v20.x or later)
• A package manager such as npm, yarn, or pnpm
• Express (v4.x or later)
• React (vanilla or NextJS)

Set Up Express

Starting from scratch? Set up your project using the Express installation guide.