These integration guides are not official documentation and the Strapi Support Team will not provide assistance with them.

Why Use Okta/Auth0

Okta and Auth0 are leading identity management platforms that provide robust authentication and authorization solutions. Their most valuable features include single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, centralized user management, adaptive security policies, advanced authorization controls and more.

For detailed implementation guides, you can explore the Okta Developer Guides and Auth0 Documentation.

Why Use Strapi

Strapi is the leading open-source headless CMS offering features, like customizable APIs, role-based permissions, multilingual support, etc. It simplifies content management and integrates effortlessly with modern frontend frameworks.

Explore the Strapi documentation for more details.

Strapi 5 Highlights

The out-of-the-box Strapi features allow you to get up and running in no time: 1. Single types: Create one-off pages that have a unique content structure 2. Customizable API: With Strapi, you can just hop in your code editor and edit the code to fit your API to your needs. 3. Integrations: Strapi supports integrations with Cloudinary, SendGrid, Algolia, and others. 4. Editor interface: The editor allows you to pull in dynamic blocks of content. 5. Authentication: Secure and authorize access to your API with JWT or providers. 6. RBAC: Help maximize operational efficiency, reduce dev team support work, and safeguard against unauthorized access or configuration modifications. 7. i18n: Manage content in multiple languages. Easily query the different locales through the API.

Learn more about Strapi 5.

Try the Live Demo

Strapi Launchpad demo comes with Strapi 5 in the back, Next.js 14, TailwindCSS and Aceternity UI in the front.

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Setup Strapi 5 Headless CMS

We are going to start by setting up our Strapi 5 project with the following command:

🖐️ Note: make sure that you have created a new directory for your project.

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Install Strapi

npx create-strapi-app@latest server

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After that, you will be asked how you would like to set up your project. We will choose the following options:

? Do you want to use the default database (sqlite) ? Yes
? Start with an example structure & data? Yes <-- make sure you say yes 
? Start with Typescript? Yes
? Install dependencies with npm? Yes
? Initialize a git repository? Yes

Once everything is set up and all the dependencies are installed, you can start your Strapi server with the following command:

cd server
npm run develop

You will be greeted with the Admin Create Account screen.

Go ahead and create your first Strapi user. All of this is local so you can use whatever you want.

Once you have created your user, you will be redirected to the Strapi Dashboard screen.

Publish Article Entries

Since we created our app with the example data, you should be able to navigate to your Article collection and see the data that was created for us.

Now, let's make sure that all of the data is published. If not, you can select all items via the checkbox and then click the Publish button.

Enable API Access

Once all your articles are published, we will expose our Strapi API for the Articles Collection. This can be done in Settings -> Users & Permissions plugin -> Roles -> Public -> Article.

You should have find and findOne selected. If not, go ahead and select them.

Test API

Now, if we make a GET request to http://localhost:1337/api/articles, we should see the following data for our articles.

🖐️ Note: The article covers (images) are not returned. This is because the REST API by default does not populate any relations, media fields, components, or dynamic zones.. Learn more about REST API: Population & Field Selection.

So, let's get the article covers by using the populate=* parameter: http://localhost:1337/api/articles?populate=*

Getting Started with Okta/Auth0

When implementing Okta/Auth0 integration with Strapi, it's important to establish comprehensive testing and troubleshooting strategies to ensure reliable functionality. For steps on implementing authentication in Strapi, consult our comprehensive guide on authentication and authorization, which includes creating roles and permissions, user authentication, and role assignments. This guide also covers using JWT tokens for user authentication. You can access the tutorial here. Let's explore the key aspects of testing, debugging, and maintaining your integration.

Testing Strategies

Implement a multi-layered testing approach to ensure robust integration:

1. Unit Testing
   • Test individual components in isolation
   • Verify email formatting functions
   • Validate token generation and verification
2. Integration Testing
   • Test authentication flow between Okta/Auth0 and Strapi
   • Verify email notifications trigger correctly
   • Check token handling across services
3. End-to-End Testing
   • Simulate complete user journeys
   • Test registration flow with email verification
   • Validate password reset functionality

Troubleshooting Common Issues

When encountering problems, focus on these common areas:

1. Email Delivery Issues
   • Verify SMTP configuration
   • Check network connectivity
   • Validate email templates
2. Authentication Failures
   • Review API keys and endpoints
   • Check integration settings between services
   • Verify token validation logic

Common error messages and solutions:

• "SMTP Authentication Failed": Verify email service credentials
• "User Not Found": Confirm user registration status
• "Invalid Token": Check token expiration and signature

Error Handling and Monitoring

Implement robust error handling practices by focusing on effective error management, including the use of controllers, middlewares, and specific error classes for various error types. For more detailed guidance on error handling, refer to the official Strapi documentation or other comprehensive resources.

Debugging and Optimization

Use these tools and techniques for effective debugging:

1. API Testing
   • Use Postman to test authentication endpoints
   • Verify request/response patterns
   • Check header configurations
   • Explore the potential impacts of integrating REST API and GraphQL in your setup
2. Network Analysis
   • Monitor network traffic between services
   • Analyze response times
   • Identify bottlenecks
3. Performance Optimization
   • Implement caching where appropriate
   • Optimize token validation
   • Reduce unnecessary API calls

Remember to maintain detailed logs and documentation of your implementation choices and any customizations made to the standard integration. This will prove invaluable for future maintenance and troubleshooting needs.

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Strapi Open Office Hours

If you have any questions about Strapi 5 or just would like to stop by and say hi, you can join us at Strapi's Discord Open Office Hours Monday through Friday at 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CST: Strapi Discord Open Office Hours

For more details, visit the Strapi documentation, Okta documentation and Auth0 documentation.