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[GH-ISSUE #7120] Why does authClient.signUp.email take a required "name" param? #10735

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opened 2026-04-13 07:03:08 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 3 comments
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-13 07:03:08 -05:00
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Originally created by @james-tindal on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/issues/7120

Originally assigned to: @bytaesu on GitHub.

Is this suited for github?

  • Yes, this is suited for github

To Reproduce

authClient.signUp.email({ email, password })

Typescript complains about a missing name field

Current vs. Expected behavior

I do not expect to provide a "name" argument to create a user. What is the point of this?

What version of Better Auth are you using?

1.4.10

System info

```bash { "system": { "platform": "darwin", "arch": "x64", "version": "Darwin Kernel Version 23.5.0: Wed May 1 20:09:52 PDT 2024; root:xnu-10063.121.3~5/RELEASE_X86_64", "release": "23.5.0", "cpuCount": 12, "cpuModel": "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz", "totalMemory": "16.00 GB", "freeMemory": "0.25 GB" }, "node": { "version": "v24.7.0", "env": "development" }, "packageManager": { "name": "npm", "version": "11.6.4" }, "frameworks": [ { "name": "next", "version": "16.1.1" }, { "name": "react", "version": "19.2.3" } ], "databases": [ { "name": "drizzle", "version": "^0.45.1" } ], "betterAuth": { "version": "^1.4.10", "config": null } } ```

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Client

Originally created by @james-tindal on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/issues/7120 Originally assigned to: @bytaesu on GitHub. ### Is this suited for github? - [x] Yes, this is suited for github ### To Reproduce `authClient.signUp.email({ email, password })` Typescript complains about a missing `name` field ### Current vs. Expected behavior I do not expect to provide a "name" argument to create a user. What is the point of this? ### What version of Better Auth are you using? 1.4.10 ### System info <details> ```bash { "system": { "platform": "darwin", "arch": "x64", "version": "Darwin Kernel Version 23.5.0: Wed May 1 20:09:52 PDT 2024; root:xnu-10063.121.3~5/RELEASE_X86_64", "release": "23.5.0", "cpuCount": 12, "cpuModel": "Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9750H CPU @ 2.60GHz", "totalMemory": "16.00 GB", "freeMemory": "0.25 GB" }, "node": { "version": "v24.7.0", "env": "development" }, "packageManager": { "name": "npm", "version": "11.6.4" }, "frameworks": [ { "name": "next", "version": "16.1.1" }, { "name": "react", "version": "19.2.3" } ], "databases": [ { "name": "drizzle", "version": "^0.45.1" } ], "betterAuth": { "version": "^1.4.10", "config": null } } ``` </details> ### Which area(s) are affected? (Select all that apply) Client
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GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-13 07:03:09 -05:00
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@better-auth-agent[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):

The name parameter is required in the authClient.signUp.email function because it ensures that user registrations include essential information. This change aligns with recent updates to enforce the inclusion of the name field, improving consistency in user data across the application. Previously, users could sign up with just an email and password; however, to enhance user registration and experience, the name field was made mandatory [2], [5], [7].

If you have further questions or need clarification on implementing this in your app, feel free to ask! What kind of authentication flow are you looking to implement?

If you need more help, tag @better-auth-agent in a comment so I can respond.

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<!-- gh-comment-id:3707958259 --> @better-auth-agent[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026): The `name` parameter is required in the `authClient.signUp.email` function because it ensures that user registrations include essential information. This change aligns with recent updates to enforce the inclusion of the `name` field, improving consistency in user data across the application. Previously, users could sign up with just an email and password; however, to enhance user registration and experience, the `name` field was made mandatory [[2]](https://www.better-auth.com/docs/basic-usage), [[5]](https://www.better-auth.com/docs/authentication/email-password), [[7]](https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/pull/3677). If you have further questions or need clarification on implementing this in your app, feel free to ask! What kind of authentication flow are you looking to implement? _If you need more help, tag @better-auth-agent in a comment so I can respond._ <!-- bot:webhook reply v1 --> [Diagram](https://repodiagrams.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/skyvern_ultra_detailed_interactive.html) • [Discord](https://discord.gg/fG2XXEuQX3) • [GitHub](https://github.com/Skyvern-AI/Skyvern) [![Diagram](https://img.shields.io/badge/Diagram-2b3137?style=flat-square)](https://repodiagrams.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/skyvern_ultra_detailed_interactive.html) [![Join](https://img.shields.io/badge/join-5865F2?logo=discord&logoColor=white&style=flat-square)](https://discord.gg/fG2XXEuQX3) [![Star](https://img.shields.io/badge/star-181717?logo=github&logoColor=white&style=flat-square)](https://github.com/Skyvern-AI/Skyvern)
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-13 07:03:10 -05:00
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@bytaesu commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026):

Hi @james-tindal,

I agree with this as well. I'll discuss it with the team.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3708436630 --> @bytaesu commented on GitHub (Jan 4, 2026): Hi @james-tindal, I agree with this as well. I'll discuss it with the team.
GiteaMirror commented 2026-04-13 07:03:11 -05:00
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@drmzio commented on GitHub (Jan 5, 2026):

As a workaround, just provide the email in the name field.

<!-- gh-comment-id:3708554298 --> @drmzio commented on GitHub (Jan 5, 2026): As a workaround, just provide the email in the name field.
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Reference: github-starred/better-auth#10735