This guide shows you how to integrate Dodo Payments into your authentication flow using the Better-Auth adaptor.
The Better Auth Adapter for Dodo Payments provides:
You need a Dodo Payments account and API keys to use this integration.
Install dependencies
Run the following command in your project root:
npm install @dodopayments/better-auth dodopayments better-auth zod
All required packages are now installed.
Configure environment variables
Add these to your .env
file:
DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
BETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=your_better_auth_secret_here
Never commit API keys or secrets to version control.
Set up server-side integration
Create or update src/lib/auth.ts
:
import { BetterAuth } from "better-auth";
import {
dodopayments,
checkout,
portal,
webhooks,
} from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
import DodoPayments from "dodopayments";
export const dodoPayments = new DodoPayments({
bearerToken: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY!,
environment: "test_mode", // or "live_mode" for production
});
export const { auth, endpoints, client } = BetterAuth({
plugins: [
dodopayments({
client: dodoPayments,
createCustomerOnSignUp: true,
use: [
checkout({
products: [
{
productId: "pdt_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx",
slug: "premium-plan",
},
],
successUrl: "/dashboard/success",
authenticatedUsersOnly: true,
}),
portal(),
webhooks({
webhookKey: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
onPayload: async (payload) => {
console.log("Received webhook:", payload.event_type);
},
}),
],
}),
],
});
Set environment
to live_mode
for production.
Set up client-side integration
Create or update src/lib/auth-client.ts
:
import { createAuthClient } from "better-auth/react";
import { dodopaymentsClient } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
export const authClient = createAuthClient({
baseURL: process.env.BETTER_AUTH_URL || "http://localhost:3000",
plugins: [dodopaymentsClient()],
});
const { data: checkout, error } = await authClient.checkout({
slug: "premium-plan",
customer: {
email: "[email protected]",
name: "John Doe",
},
billing: {
city: "San Francisco",
country: "US",
state: "CA",
street: "123 Market St",
zipcode: "94103",
},
referenceId: "order_123",
});
if (checkout) {
window.location.href = checkout.url;
}
const { data: customerPortal, error } = await authClient.customer.portal();
if (customerPortal && customerPortal.redirect) {
window.location.href = customerPortal.url;
}
// Get subscriptions
const { data: subscriptions, error } =
await authClient.customer.subscriptions.list({
query: {
limit: 10,
page: 1,
active: true,
},
});
// Get payment history
const { data: payments, error } = await authClient.customer.payments.list({
query: {
limit: 10,
page: 1,
status: "succeeded",
},
});
The webhooks plugin processes real-time payment events from Dodo Payments with secure signature verification. The default endpoint is /api/auth/webhooks/dodopayments
.
Generate and set webhook secret
Generate a webhook secret for your endpoint URL (e.g., https://<your-domain>/api/auth/webhooks/dodopayments
) in the Dodo Payments Dashboard and set it in your .env
file:
DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
Handle webhook events
Example handler:
webhooks({
webhookKey: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
onPayload: async (payload) => {
console.log("Received webhook:", payload.event_type);
},
});
onPayload?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentSucceeded?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentFailed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentProcessing?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onPaymentCancelled?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onRefundSucceeded?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onRefundFailed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeOpened?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeExpired?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeAccepted?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeCancelled?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeChallenged?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeWon?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onDisputeLost?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionActive?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionOnHold?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionRenewed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionPaused?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionPlanChanged?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionCancelled?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionFailed?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onSubscriptionExpired?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
onLicenseKeyCreated?: (payload: WebhookPayload) => Promise<void>;
Plugin Options
Checkout Plugin Options
Common Issues
DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY
in .env
.createCustomerOnSignUp
is set to true
.Best Practices
test_mode
before switching to live_mode
.You are a skilled developer helping to integrate the @dodopayments/better-auth adapter into a typescript web application with better-auth. This adapter enables seamless payment processing through Dodo Payments with automatic customer management, checkout flows, and webhook handling.
STAGE 1: BASIC SETUP
This stage covers the foundational setup needed before implementing any plugins. Complete this stage first.
STEP 1: Installation
Install the required dependencies:
npm install @dodopayments/better-auth dodopayments better-auth zod
STEP 2: Environment Variables Setup
You will need to complete these external setup tasks. I will provide you with a TODO list for the actions you need to take outside of the code:
TODO LIST FOR USER:
1. Generate Dodo Payments API Key:
- Go to your Dodo Payments Dashboard > Developer > API Keys
- Create a new API key (or use existing)
- Copy the API key value
- Set environment variable: DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
2. Generate Better Auth Secret:
- Generate a random secret key (32+ characters)
- Set environment variable: BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=your_better_auth_secret_here
3. Set Application URL:
- For development: BETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
- For production: BETTER_AUTH_URL=https://your-domain.com
4. Webhook Secret (only if implementing webhooks plugin):
- This will be provided after you specify your domain name in Stage 2
- Set environment variable: DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
Add these environment variables to your .env file:
DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here
BETTER_AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
BETTER_AUTH_SECRET=your_better_auth_secret_here
STEP 3: Server Configuration
Create or update your better-auth setup file (src/lib/auth.ts):
import { BetterAuth } from "better-auth";
import { dodopayments } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
import DodoPayments from "dodopayments";
// Create DodoPayments client
export const dodoPayments = new DodoPayments({
bearerToken: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_API_KEY!,
environment: "test_mode", // Change to "live_mode" for production
});
// Configure better-auth with dodopayments adapter
export const { auth, endpoints, client } = BetterAuth({
plugins: [
dodopayments({
client: dodoPayments,
createCustomerOnSignUp: true, // Auto-create customers on signup
use: [], // We'll add plugins here in Stage 2
}),
],
});
STEP 4: Client Configuration
Create or update your auth client file (src/lib/auth-client.ts):
import { createAuthClient } from "better-auth/react";
import { dodopaymentsClient } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
export const authClient = createAuthClient({
baseURL: process.env.BETTER_AUTH_URL || "http://localhost:3000",
plugins: [dodopaymentsClient()],
});
STAGE 2: PLUGIN IMPLEMENTATION
After completing Stage 1, you can selectively implement any of these plugins based on your needs. Each plugin is independent and can be added or removed as needed.
PLUGIN SELECTION:
Before implementing any plugins, ask the user which plugins they want to implement:
"Which plugins would you like to implement? You can choose any combination of:
1. CHECKOUT - Enables secure payment processing and checkout flows
2. PORTAL - Provides customer self-service portal for subscriptions and payments
3. WEBHOOKS - Handles real-time payment events from Dodo Payments
Please specify which plugins you want (e.g., 'checkout and webhooks', 'all three', 'just portal', etc.)"
If the user doesn't respond or you cannot prompt the user, implement all three plugins by default.
Based on the user's selection, implement only the requested plugins from the sections below:
CHECKOUT PLUGIN
Purpose: Enables secure payment processing with product slug mapping and session integration.
SETUP TODO LIST FOR USER:
1. Create products in Dodo Payments Dashboard:
- Go to Dodo Payments Dashboard > Products
- Create your products (e.g., subscription plans, one-time purchases)
- Copy each product ID (starts with "pdt_")
- Note down the product names for creating friendly slugs
2. Plan your checkout URLs:
- Decide on your success URL (e.g., "/dashboard/success", "/thank-you")
- Ensure this URL exists in your application
Configuration:
Add checkout to your imports in src/lib/auth.ts:
import { dodopayments, checkout } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
Add checkout plugin to the use array in your dodopayments configuration:
use: [
checkout({
products: [
{
productId: "pdt_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx", // Your actual product ID from Dodo Payments
slug: "premium-plan", // Friendly slug for checkout
},
// Add more products as needed
],
successUrl: "/dashboard/success", // Your success page URL
authenticatedUsersOnly: true, // Require login for checkout
}),
],
Usage Example:
const { data: checkout, error } = await authClient.checkout({
slug: "premium-plan", // Use the slug from your configuration
customer: {
email: "[email protected]",
name: "John Doe",
},
billing: {
city: "San Francisco",
country: "US",
state: "CA",
street: "123 Market St",
zipcode: "94103",
},
referenceId: "order_123", // Optional reference
});
if (checkout) {
window.location.href = checkout.url;
}
Options:
- products: Array of products or async function returning products
- successUrl: URL to redirect after successful payment
- authenticatedUsersOnly: Require user authentication (default: false)
PORTAL PLUGIN
Purpose: Provides customer self-service capabilities for managing subscriptions and viewing payment history.
Configuration:
Add portal to your imports in src/lib/auth.ts:
import { dodopayments, portal } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
Add portal plugin to the use array in your dodopayments configuration:
use: [
portal(),
],
Usage Examples:
// Access customer portal
const { data: customerPortal, error } = await authClient.customer.portal();
if (customerPortal && customerPortal.redirect) {
window.location.href = customerPortal.url;
}
// List customer subscriptions
const { data: subscriptions, error } = await authClient.customer.subscriptions.list({
query: {
limit: 10,
page: 1,
active: true,
},
});
// List customer payments
const { data: payments, error } = await authClient.customer.payments.list({
query: {
limit: 10,
page: 1,
status: "succeeded",
},
});
Note: All portal methods require user authentication.
WEBHOOKS PLUGIN
Purpose: Handles real-time payment events from Dodo Payments with secure signature verification.
BEFORE CONFIGURATION - Setup Webhook URL:
First, I need your domain name to generate the webhook URL and provide you with setup instructions.
STEP 1: Domain Name Input
What is your domain name? Please provide:
- For production: your domain name (e.g., "myapp.com", "api.mycompany.com")
- For staging: your staging domain (e.g., "staging.myapp.com")
- For development: use "localhost:3000" (or your local port)
STEP 2: After receiving your domain name, I will:
- Generate your webhook URL: https://[YOUR-DOMAIN]/api/auth/webhooks/dodopayments
- Provide you with a TODO list for webhook setup in Dodo Payments dashboard
- Give you the exact environment variable setup instructions
WEBHOOK SETUP TODO LIST (will be provided after domain input):
1. Configure webhook in Dodo Payments Dashboard:
- Go to Dodo Payments Dashboard > Developer > Webhooks
- Click "Add Webhook" or "Create Webhook"
- Enter webhook URL: https://[YOUR-DOMAIN]/api/auth/webhooks/dodopayments
- Select events you want to receive (or select all)
- Copy the generated webhook secret
2. Set webhook secret in your environment:
- For production: Set DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET in your hosting provider environment
- For staging: Set DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET in your staging environment
- For development: Add DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET=your_webhook_secret_here to your .env file
3. Deploy your application with the webhook secret configured
STEP 3: Add webhooks to your imports in src/lib/auth.ts:
import { dodopayments, webhooks } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
STEP 4: Add webhooks plugin to the use array in your dodopayments configuration:
use: [
webhooks({
webhookKey: process.env.DODO_PAYMENTS_WEBHOOK_SECRET!,
// Generic handler for all webhook events
onPayload: async (payload) => {
console.log("Received webhook:", payload.event_type);
},
// Payment event handlers
onPaymentSucceeded: async (payload) => {
console.log("Payment succeeded:", payload);
},
onPaymentFailed: async (payload) => {
console.log("Payment failed:", payload);
},
onPaymentProcessing: async (payload) => {
console.log("Payment processing:", payload);
},
onPaymentCancelled: async (payload) => {
console.log("Payment cancelled:", payload);
},
// Refund event handlers
onRefundSucceeded: async (payload) => {
console.log("Refund succeeded:", payload);
},
onRefundFailed: async (payload) => {
console.log("Refund failed:", payload);
},
// Dispute event handlers
onDisputeOpened: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute opened:", payload);
},
onDisputeExpired: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute expired:", payload);
},
onDisputeAccepted: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute accepted:", payload);
},
onDisputeCancelled: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute cancelled:", payload);
},
onDisputeChallenged: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute challenged:", payload);
},
onDisputeWon: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute won:", payload);
},
onDisputeLost: async (payload) => {
console.log("Dispute lost:", payload);
},
// Subscription event handlers
onSubscriptionActive: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription active:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionOnHold: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription on hold:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionRenewed: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription renewed:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionPaused: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription paused:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionPlanChanged: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription plan changed:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionCancelled: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription cancelled:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionFailed: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription failed:", payload);
},
onSubscriptionExpired: async (payload) => {
console.log("Subscription expired:", payload);
},
// License key event handlers
onLicenseKeyCreated: async (payload) => {
console.log("License key created:", payload);
},
}),
],
Supported Webhook Event Handlers:
- onPayload: Generic handler for all webhook events
- onPaymentSucceeded: Payment completed successfully
- onPaymentFailed: Payment failed
- onPaymentProcessing: Payment is being processed
- onPaymentCancelled: Payment was cancelled
- onRefundSucceeded: Refund completed successfully
- onRefundFailed: Refund failed
- onDisputeOpened: Dispute was opened
- onDisputeExpired: Dispute expired
- onDisputeAccepted: Dispute was accepted
- onDisputeCancelled: Dispute was cancelled
- onDisputeChallenged: Dispute was challenged
- onDisputeWon: Dispute was won
- onDisputeLost: Dispute was lost
- onSubscriptionActive: Subscription became active
- onSubscriptionOnHold: Subscription was put on hold
- onSubscriptionRenewed: Subscription was renewed
- onSubscriptionPaused: Subscription was paused
- onSubscriptionPlanChanged: Subscription plan was changed
- onSubscriptionCancelled: Subscription was cancelled
- onSubscriptionFailed: Subscription failed
- onSubscriptionExpired: Subscription expired
- onLicenseKeyCreated: License key was created
COMBINING SELECTED PLUGINS:
After implementing the user's selected plugins, update your src/lib/auth.ts file to include all chosen plugins in the imports and use array:
Example for all three plugins:
import { dodopayments, checkout, portal, webhooks } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
use: [
checkout({
// checkout configuration
}),
portal(),
webhooks({
// webhook configuration
}),
],
Example for just checkout and portal:
import { dodopayments, checkout, portal } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
use: [
checkout({
// checkout configuration
}),
portal(),
],
Example for just webhooks:
import { dodopayments, webhooks } from "@dodopayments/better-auth";
use: [
webhooks({
// webhook configuration
}),
],
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Complete Stage 1 before implementing any plugins
2. Ask the user which plugins they want to implement, or implement all three if no response
3. Only implement the plugins the user specifically requested
4. ALWAYS provide TODO lists for external actions the user needs to complete:
- API key generation and environment variable setup
- Product creation in Dodo Payments dashboard (for checkout plugin)
- Webhook setup in Dodo Payments dashboard (for webhooks plugin)
- Domain name collection for webhook URL generation
5. For webhook plugin: Ask for the user's domain name and generate the exact webhook URL: https://[domain]/api/auth/webhooks/dodopayments
6. All client methods return { data, error } objects for proper error handling
7. Use test_mode for development and live_mode for production
8. The webhook endpoint is automatically created and secured with signature verification (if webhooks plugin is selected)
9. Customer portal and subscription listing require user authentication (if portal plugin is selected)
10. Handle errors appropriately and test webhook functionality in development before going live
11. Present all external setup tasks as clear TODO lists with specific environment variable names