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Discover a step-by-step solution to integrate Microsoft login with Firebase in your React Native app. Learn how to handle custom tokens and ensure smooth user authentication.
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How to Implement Microsoft Login with Firebase in React Native

Integrating Microsoft login into your mobile applications can be a challenge, especially when working with Firebase in a React Native environment. Many developers face issues due to the lack of direct support for Microsoft login with Firebase's native features. In this post, we will explore how to successfully implement Microsoft login in your React Native app using custom tokens. Let's dive into the problem and break down the solution step-by-step.

The Problem: Microsoft Login in React Native with Firebase

Currently, the Firebase library does not provide direct support for Microsoft login in React Native applications. Many developers have found themselves stuck when attempting to use Firebase's auth.OAuthProvider('microsoft.com'), as it is not compatible with React Native. Our scenario involves a developer who initially implemented Microsoft login in a web app but now wants to replicate that functionality in a React Native app.

After implementing Azure login using the react-native-azure-ad-2 package, which returns an access token and user data, the developer faced challenges while trying to use that token to sign in to Firebase. The error encountered is as follows:

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Clearly, a different approach is required to overcome this hurdle.

The Solution: Using Custom Tokens for Authentication

The key to solving this problem lies in using custom tokens generated with a unique identifier, specifically the Microsoft UID. This requires creating a cloud function in Firebase, which utilizes the firebase-admin package to generate and send a custom token to the front-end React Native app. Follow these steps to implement this solution:

Step 1: Create a Cloud Function

You will need to set up a Cloud Function in Firebase that generates a custom token using firebase-admin. This function should accept the Microsoft UID and any additional user information you want to store. Here’s an example of how you can do this:

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Step 2: Send the Token to the Front-end

Once the custom token is generated, you will send it to your React Native app to complete the authentication process. This can be done via an API call after successfully retrieving the access token from Azure.

Step 3: Sign In with the Custom Token

On the front-end, you will sign in to Firebase using the provided custom token as shown below:

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Important Note: User Creation Logic

When signing in with a custom token, if the user with the specified unique identifier (the Microsoft UID) does not already exist in Firebase, a new user will be created. In scenarios where both web and mobile apps are used, you may end up with two separate users if the same email address is utilized but through different login methods.

Conclusion

By utilizing custom tokens and Firebase Cloud Functions, you can successfully implement Microsoft login in your React Native app. This approach not only addresses the limitations of the Firebase native library but also provides a seamless user experience across multiple platforms.

Feel free to share your experiences or ask any questions below! Happy coding!