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---
title: SolidStart
sidebar_label: SolidStart
framework_url: https://start.solidjs.com
auth_library: "@auth/core"
auth_library_url: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/core
example_repo: https://github.com/zitadel/example-auth-solidstart
auth_flow: pkce
status: stable
---
## Overview
[SolidStart](https://start.solidjs.com) is a full-stack web framework built on top of [SolidJS](https://solidjs.com) that enables you to create performant web applications with a modern development experience. This example demonstrates how to integrate **[Zitadel](https://zitadel.com/docs)** using the **[OAuth 2.0 PKCE flow](/docs/concepts/pkce)** to authenticate users securely and maintain [sessions](https://zitadel.com/docs/concepts/structure/users#sessions) across the app.
#### Auth library
This example uses **[@auth/solid-start](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/solid-start)**, the SolidStart adapter for [Auth.js](https://authjs.dev), which builds on **[@auth/core](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/core)**. Auth.js implements the [OpenID Connect (OIDC)](https://zitadel.com/docs/apis/openidoauth/endpoints) flow, manages [PKCE](/docs/concepts/pkce), performs [token exchange](https://zitadel.com/docs/apis/openidoauth/grant-types), and exposes helpers for [session state](https://zitadel.com/docs/concepts/structure/users#sessions). The example also uses **[openid-client](https://www.npmjs.com/package/openid-client)** ([GitHub](https://github.com/panva/node-openid-client)) for manual token refresh operations and logout URL construction.
---
## What this example demonstrates
This example shows a complete authentication implementation using [SolidStart](https://start.solidjs.com) with [Zitadel](https://zitadel.com/docs). Users start on a public landing page and click a login button to authenticate with Zitadel using the secure **[PKCE flow](/docs/concepts/pkce)**. The [Auth.js](https://authjs.dev) library handles the [OAuth 2.0](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/oauth-recommended-flows) authorization code exchange and manages secure [session storage](https://zitadel.com/docs/concepts/structure/users#sessions) using encrypted [JWT tokens](https://zitadel.com/docs/concepts/tokens). After successful authentication, users are redirected to a protected profile page displaying their user information including [OIDC claims](https://zitadel.com/docs/apis/openidoauth/claims) like name, email, and custom [Zitadel metadata](https://zitadel.com/docs/apis/openidoauth/claims#reserved-claims).
The application implements automatic [token refresh](https://zitadel.com/docs/apis/openidoauth/grant-types#refresh-token) to maintain long-lived sessions without requiring users to re-authenticate. When an [access token](https://zitadel.com/docs/concepts/tokens) expires, the refresh logic seamlessly exchanges the [refresh token](https://zitadel.com/docs/apis/openidoauth/grant-types#refresh-token) for new tokens in the background. [Route protection](https://start.solidjs.com/api/createAsync) is implemented using [SolidStart's server functions](https://start.solidjs.com/api/server$), ensuring only authenticated users can access sensitive areas. The logout flow implements [federated logout](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/logout) with CSRF protection using state parameters, properly terminating both the local session and the Zitadel session before redirecting users back to the application.
---
## Getting started
### Prerequisites
Before running this example, you need to create and configure a PKCE application in the [Zitadel Console](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/manage/console/overview). Follow the **[PKCE Application Setup guide](/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/pkce-setup)** to:
1. Create a new Web application in your [Zitadel project](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/manage/console/projects)
2. Configure it to use the [PKCE authentication method](/docs/concepts/pkce)
3. Set up your redirect URIs (e.g., `http://localhost:3000/auth/callback` for development)
4. Configure post-logout redirect URIs (e.g., `http://localhost:3000/api/auth/logout/callback`)
5. Copy your **Client ID** for use in the next steps
> **Note:** Make sure to enable **Dev Mode** in the [Zitadel Console](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/manage/console/overview) if you're using HTTP URLs during local development. For production, always use HTTPS URLs and disable Dev Mode.
### Run the example
Once you have your [Zitadel application](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/) configured:
1. Clone the [repository](https://github.com/zitadel/example-auth-solidstart).
2. Create a `.env` file and configure it with the values from your [Zitadel application](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/manage/console/overview). Use the exact environment variable names from the repository:
```
NODE_ENV=development
PORT=3000
SESSION_SECRET="your-very-secret-and-strong-session-key"
SESSION_DURATION=3600
ZITADEL_DOMAIN="https://your-zitadel-domain"
ZITADEL_CLIENT_ID="your-client-id"
ZITADEL_CLIENT_SECRET="your-randomly-generated-client-secret"
ZITADEL_CALLBACK_URL="http://localhost:3000/auth/callback"
ZITADEL_POST_LOGIN_URL="/profile"
ZITADEL_POST_LOGOUT_URL="http://localhost:3000/api/auth/logout/callback"
NEXTAUTH_URL="http://localhost:3000"
```
Replace these values with:
- Your actual [Zitadel instance URL](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/manage/console/instance-settings) (the **Issuer**)
- The **Client ID** you copied when [creating the application](/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/pkce-setup)
- The **redirect URIs** you configured in the PKCE setup (must match exactly)
- A secure random string for `SESSION_SECRET` (generate using: `node -e "console.log(require('crypto').randomBytes(32).toString('hex'))"`)
- A secure random string for `ZITADEL_CLIENT_SECRET` for [Auth.js](https://authjs.dev) configuration compatibility
3. Install dependencies using [npm](https://www.npmjs.com) and start the development server to verify the authentication flow end-to-end:
```bash
npm install
npm run dev
```
---
## Learn more and resources
* **Zitadel documentation:** [https://zitadel.com/docs](https://zitadel.com/docs)
* **PKCE concept:** /docs/concepts/pkce
* **PKCE application setup:** /docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/pkce-setup
* **Federated logout:** [https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/logout](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/logout)
* **OIDC integration guide:** [https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/](https://zitadel.com/docs/guides/integrate/login/oidc/)
* **SolidStart documentation:** [https://start.solidjs.com](https://start.solidjs.com)
* **Auth.js documentation:** [https://authjs.dev](https://authjs.dev)
* **@auth/solid-start:** [https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/solid-start](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/solid-start)
* **@auth/core:** [https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/core](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@auth/core)
* **openid-client:** [https://www.npmjs.com/package/openid-client](https://www.npmjs.com/package/openid-client)
* **Example repository:** [https://github.com/zitadel/example-auth-solidstart](https://github.com/zitadel/example-auth-solidstart)
* **All framework examples:** /docs/examples