Authentication via Email + Password

This guide explains how to set up password-based authentication (commonly referred to as "local auth") for your application.

Password-based authentication works out of the box and is the simplest authentication mode to set up. It does not rely on any third-party authentication providers like Discord, GitHub, or Reddit—everything is handled internally by your application. This makes it an ideal choice for simple setups, single-user environments, or when you want full control over the authentication flow without external dependencies.

Environment Variables

.env

AUTO_LOCAL_ENABLED=True

Variable	Description
AUTO_LOCAL_ENABLED	Enables the built-in local auth system

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Enable Local Authentication

Set the following environment variable in your deployment or .env file:

.env

AUTO_LOCAL_ENABLED=True

Step 2: Apply changes and restart Notivae

After updating your environment variables, restart Notivae to apply the changes:

docker compose up -d --force-recreate