How do I set up authentication in my Angular app using Angular CLI?

How do I set up authentication in my Angular app using Angular CLI?

To set up authentication in your Angular app, you can use Angular CLI to generate the necessary components and services. First, create a new service for authentication using the command: ng generate service auth.

What should I include in the auth service?

In your auth service, you should include methods for logging in, logging out, and checking if a user is authenticated. You can also use HttpClient to communicate with your backend.

How do I protect routes in my Angular application?

To protect routes, you can create an AuthGuard. Use the command: ng generate guard auth and implement the logic to check if the user is authenticated before allowing access to certain routes.

Can I use JWT for authentication?

Yes, using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) is a common approach. You can store the token in local storage and include it in the headers of your HTTP requests.