Infinite rerenders useIsAuthenticated inside of Authenticated component
In the following thread this is addressed: https://discord-questions.refine.dev/m/1189348609368531035
There were no updates on any fixes, the problem is still happening and requires for components that call useIsAuthenticated to not live inside of authenticated routes, which requires work-arounds for some logic.
The current docs also only state the usage of checking the isAuthenticated context within public pages, but this may also be relevant for authenticated pages; https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/hooks/use-is-authenticated/
useIsAuthenticated infinite re-renders - Refine
I had a v3 app with a very simple, custom auth provider. Things were working. I migrated to v4 (just created a new project and started porting code over). I scaffolded it from the refine install. It created a sample authProvider. But when I swapped in my revised custom auth provider, the app became unresponsive. Eventually traced it to useIsAuth...
useIsAuthenticated | Refine
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The issue you're experiencing seems to be related to the use of the
useIsAuthenticated
hook within components that are already wrapped in the <Authenticated>
component. This was discussed in the Discord thread (https://discord-questions.refine.dev/m/1189348609368531035) you mentioned.
The <Authenticated>
component internally uses the useIsAuthenticated
hook to determine the authentication status and handle redirection or rendering of specific elements based on this status. When useIsAuthenticated
is used within a component that is already wrapped in <Authenticated>
, it can lead to conflicts and cause continuous re-rendering, as you've experienced.
As a workaround, you can rely on the <Authenticated>
component to handle authentication at the top level, and avoid using useIsAuthenticated
within components that are already authenticated. This approach is recommended in the Refine documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/components/authenticated).
Here's a basic usage example:
In this example, <YourComponent />
is only rendered if the user is authenticated. If the user is not authenticated, the <Authenticated>
component will handle redirection or rendering of a fallback component.
If you need to conditionally render content based on the user's authentication status within an authenticated component, consider passing the authentication status as a prop to the child component, or using context to share the authentication status across components.
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xenial-black•8mo ago
Is there no context within the provider available that I can access in authenticated pages?
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xenial-black•8mo ago
Is there no context within the provider available that I can access in authenticated pages?
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Yes, there is a context available within the provider that you can access in authenticated pages. The
useIsAuthenticated
hook is designed to access this context. However, as mentioned earlier, using this hook within components that are already wrapped in the <Authenticated>
component can lead to infinite re-renders.
Here's how you can use the useIsAuthenticated
hook:
In this example, data
is a boolean indicating whether the user is authenticated or not, isSuccess
is a boolean indicating whether the authentication check was successful, isLoading
is a boolean indicating whether the authentication check is in progress, and isError
is a boolean indicating whether an error occurred during the authentication check.
You can use these values to conditionally render content based on the user's authentication status. However, remember to avoid using this hook within components that are already wrapped in the <Authenticated>
component to prevent infinite re-renders.
For more information, refer to the useIsAuthenticated
documentation (https://refine.dev/docs/authentication/hooks/use-is-authenticated/).
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xenial-black•8mo ago
I am asking about the usage in authenticated pages to access this context, as this is a static context that I am not aiming to change. How can I acces this in an authenticated page, dont answer how to use it in public pages please @kapa.ai
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If you need to access the authentication context within an authenticated page, you can use the
useContext
hook from React and access the AuthContext
directly. This allows you to access the authentication state without triggering re-renders.
Here's an example:
In this example, authContext.isAuthenticated
will give you the current authentication state, and authContext.user
will give you the current user object.
Please note that this is a more advanced usage and it's recommended to use the provided hooks (useIsAuthenticated
, useCheck
, etc.) whenever possible. The direct use of AuthContext
is not documented in the Refine documentation, so use it with caution.
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xenial-black•8mo ago
im using the following now but unsure if im supposed to use this like this:
@kapa.ai When importing AuthBindingsContext I get the following server error:
Internal server error: Failed to resolve import "@refinedev/core/dist/contexts/auth" from "src/components/...". Does the file exist?
I import it as
import { AuthBindingsContext } from "@refinedev/core/dist/contexts/auth";
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The error message you're seeing suggests that the file or module you're trying to import doesn't exist at the specified path. In the case of
AuthBindingsContext
, it's not directly accessible for import as it's part of the internal implementation of the @refinedev/core
package.
The recommended way to access authentication-related data in Refine is through the provided hooks and components, such as useIsAuthenticated
, Authenticated
, useCheck
, etc. Directly accessing internal contexts like AuthBindingsContext
is not recommended as it can lead to unexpected behavior and compatibility issues.
If you need to access the authentication state, you can use the useIsAuthenticated
hook:
For more information, refer to the Refine documentation (https://refine.dev/docs).
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xenial-black•8mo ago
I cannot use that state in authenticated pages so Im trying to find alternatives, is there a context available or should I make one myself since the AuthBindingsContext does not seem to work and I am unsure whether any contexts for the authentication state is available @kapa.ai
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Based on the provided extracts, there isn't a direct way to access the authentication context in authenticated pages without causing re-renders. The
useIsAuthenticated
hook, which is the recommended way to access the authentication state, can cause infinite re-renders when used inside the <Authenticated>
component.
The AuthBindingsContext
you tried to import is part of the internal implementation of Refine and is not intended to be used directly. Attempting to import it will result in an error, as you've experienced.
If you need to access the authentication state within authenticated pages, you might need to create your own context. This would involve creating a context using React.createContext
, providing it at a high level in your component tree, and then using React.useContext
to access it in your components.
Here's a basic example:
In this example, AuthStateProvider
would be used at a high level in your component tree, and MyAuthenticatedPage
would be an authenticated page that needs to access the authentication state.
Please note that this is a workaround and might not be the best solution depending on your specific use case. It's recommended to use the provided hooks and components whenever possible. If you're experiencing issues with them, it might be worth reaching out to the Refine community or support for further assistance.
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