How to Protect Routes in Expo Router with Clerk
Build secure mobile authentication in Expo Router apps with Clerk - covers route protection, role-based access control, deep linking, and avoiding common mobile navigation pitfalls.
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Expo Go or Development Build? Building Production-Ready Authentication with Clerk
Learn when to use Expo Go versus a development build for mobile authentication, and build a production-ready Expo app with Clerk featuring native Google sign-in, browser-based OAuth, email OTP, protected routes, and TestFlight distribution.
Migrating from @clerk/clerk-expo to @clerk/expo: Breaking Changes, Native Components, and the Complete Upgrade Path
A complete migration guide from @clerk/clerk-expo to @clerk/expo (Core 3). Covers the Clerk Upgrade CLI, import path changes, the Show component, Core 3 redesigned authentication hook API, native components, passkeys, offline support, and testing strategies.
Clerk vs. Firebase Authentication for Expo
A detailed comparison of Clerk and Firebase Auth for Expo apps. Covers setup, native components, passkeys, session management, organizations, and SDK stability across Expo SDK upgrades.
Expo Google Sign-In Without a WebView: The Native Approach Using Clerk
This guide explains how to implement native Google Sign-In in Expo apps using Clerk — bypassing the system browser entirely by leveraging Android's Credential Manager and iOS's ASAuthorization APIs. It covers both the zero-config <AuthView /> component and the useSignInWithGoogle hook, with setup for Google Cloud Console, the Clerk Dashboard, certificate fingerprints, and EAS Build
Native vs. Browser OAuth in Expo: A Decision Guide for Social Login
Compare browser-based and native OAuth approaches for Expo social login. Covers Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, passkeys, Credential Manager, ASAuthorization, and provider comparison with code examples.