[GH-ISSUE #3454] Sign up users without setting a password #18240

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opened 2026-04-15 16:38:37 -05:00 by GiteaMirror · 4 comments
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Originally created by @Morriz on GitHub (Jul 18, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/issues/3454

Is this suited for github?

  • Yes, this is suited for github

To Reproduce

why passwords? that is sooo unnecessary in this day and age

Current vs. Expected behavior

no forcing of passwords for email auth

What version of Better Auth are you using?

just checking the home page with the wizard

Provide environment information

OSX

Which area(s) are affected? (Select all that apply)

Backend

Auth config (if applicable)


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Originally created by @Morriz on GitHub (Jul 18, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/better-auth/better-auth/issues/3454 ### Is this suited for github? - [x] Yes, this is suited for github ### To Reproduce why passwords? that is sooo unnecessary in this day and age ### Current vs. Expected behavior no forcing of passwords for email auth ### What version of Better Auth are you using? just checking the home page with the wizard ### Provide environment information ```bash OSX ``` ### Which area(s) are affected? (Select all that apply) Backend ### Auth config (if applicable) ```typescript ``` ### Additional context _No response_
GiteaMirror added the locked label 2026-04-15 16:38:37 -05:00
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@Kinfe123 commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2025):

there are more than couple of options in a passwordless auth. what are specifically are you looking for ?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3091358348 --> @Kinfe123 commented on GitHub (Jul 19, 2025): there are more than couple of options in a passwordless auth. what are specifically are you looking for ?
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@MaNaNBaTrA commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2025):

Morriz are you talking about login using magic link like you get a login mail?

<!-- gh-comment-id:3094811001 --> @MaNaNBaTrA commented on GitHub (Jul 20, 2025): Morriz are you talking about login using magic link like you get a login mail?
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@Morriz commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):

Yesss, that example is not given though. That is why I started this ;)

<!-- gh-comment-id:3105373390 --> @Morriz commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025): Yesss, that example is not given though. That is why I started this ;)
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@Kinfe123 commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025):

here is the docs link for magic link - https://www.better-auth.com/docs/plugins/magic-link

<!-- gh-comment-id:3105518325 --> @Kinfe123 commented on GitHub (Jul 23, 2025): here is the docs link for magic link - https://www.better-auth.com/docs/plugins/magic-link
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Reference: github-starred/better-auth#18240