How to enable GitHub Authentication Login with Firebase
Setting up GitHub login in your app sounds complicated—but it's not. In just 8 minutes, you'll have fully working GitHub authentication using Firebase.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll know:
How Firebase Authentication works with third-party providers
How to create a GitHub OAuth App (step-by-step)
How to enable GitHub as a sign-in provider in Firebase
How to implement GitHub login in your web app
How to handle auth state and user data
Perfect for developers adding social login, React/Next.js learners, and anyone building authentication flows.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Firebase project setup recap
01:30 – Creating a GitHub OAuth App
03:00 – Writing the authentication code
04:15 – Testing the login flow
🔗 Resources & References
Firebase Auth Documentation: https://firebase.google.com/docs/auth
GitHub OAuth Apps: https://docs.github.com/en/developers...
Firebase Console: https://console.firebase.google.com
GitHub Developer Settings: https://github.com/settings/developers
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