**Title: How to Add GitHub OAuth2 Login in Node.js | GitHub OAuth2 Authentication with Passport.js**
In this tutorial, learn how to set up GitHub OAuth2 login in your Node.js application using Passport.js. GitHub authentication is a powerful way to allow users to log in using their GitHub accounts, enhancing security and user experience. We’ll go step-by-step through setting up OAuth2 in GitHub, configuring Passport.js in Node.js, and implementing login functionality.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a fully functional GitHub OAuth2 login integrated into your Node.js app!
### Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of Node.js and Express.js
- GitHub account to create OAuth app
- Passport.js installed in your project
### Steps to Implement GitHub OAuth2 Authentication in Node.js:
#### 1. **Set Up GitHub OAuth App**:
- Go to [GitHub Developer Settings](
- Click **New OAuth App**.
- Fill in the details:
- **Application name**: Give a name to your app.
- **Homepage URL**: Enter the URL where your app is hosted (localhost for local development).
- **Authorization callback URL**: `` (or change the port if your app uses a different one).
- Click **Register Application** and take note of your **Client ID** and **Client Secret**.
#### 2. **Install Required Packages**:
- Open your project in the terminal and install Passport and GitHub strategy:
```bash
npm install passport passport-github2 express-session dotenv
```
#### 3. **Configu
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