# Changelog Oct 8, 2021

## Style with the `theme` prop

Continuing our focus on customization, we have introduced a code-side `theme` prop to `<ClerkProvider/>` that can be used instead of CSS overrides.

![Style with the theme prop screenshot](./0cbe9b574be68b6e7939ec50b587a8dfdec55df7-1310x580.png "`theme` prop usage")

To see the complete set of options, please check out [our new documentation on Customization](https://clerk.com/docs/components/customization/overview.md).

And we're still just scratching the surface – more work on custom styling is underway!

## Custom session duration

Session duration can now be customized in the dashboard:

![Custom session duration screenshot](./0a72f0edb99f8fa22ca0a2638d73a9b70df4803b-1370x1176.png "Modify the session duration from your User Management settings")

A second setting to automatically extend the session with user activity will be introduced soon.

## Startup pricing

Today we're announcing a [special pricing](https://clerk.com/startups) partnerships with 8 startup communities:

- South Park Commons (our own incubator!)
- YCombinator
- Techstars
- OnDeck
- Heavybit
- LaunchHouse
- Haystack Ventures
- L2 Ventures

If you are a part of one of these communities, please find your pricing through your "Deals" page. If you run a community and would like a Clerk deal, [please reach out](https://clerk.com/contact/support).

## "Magic link" beta

We're opening up the beta for our new "magic link" authentication factor, which [emails users a verification link](https://clerk.com/blog/magic-links.md) instead of a one-time verification code. If you'd like to be added to the beta, please reach out through [any of our support channels](https://clerk.com/contact/support).

Here's a short demo of the user experience, which shows how we handle clicking the verification link while the originating tab is still open:

[View video](./886982da598dd590feb177b7a856599dae3c36ea-1152x720.mp4)