Why Clerk?

- Secure sign-in & sign-up (social, password, MFA)
- Prebuilt UI components: user profiles, org management, impersonation
- Support for B2B apps (teams, roles, invitations)
- Integration with Supabase, Stripe (coming soon), and more
- Waitlist mode to manage early access
- Generous free tier: 10K MAUs
Step-by-Step Integration Guide
Here is a step-by-step guide:Set Up Your Clerk App
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Activate Waitlist Mode (Optional)
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Managing Users & Teams in Clerk
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- Provides a prebuilt user management dashboard
- Supports social logins & password authentication
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Impersonation Mode (For Admins)
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Integrate with Supabase (Advanced)

- Store user data in a database
- Secure authentication with JWT tokens
- Connect authentication to app features
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Add a Custom Domain (Optional)
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Final Thoughts & Next Steps
- Secure authentication with Clerk
- A waitlist to collect early users
- User & team management features
- Supabase database integration
- A professional custom domain
Bonus: Build B2B Features in Minutes
Clerk supports:- Role-based access for organizations
- Invite flows (email-based, pre-built UI)
- Organization profile customization (logo, name)
- Multi-org switching (e.g. Slack-style)
Tips & Troubleshooting
- Already using Supabase Auth? You can switch to Clerk without rewriting your app logic. Just configure JWT correctly and swap auth provider.
- Email customization: Clerk lets you edit all transactional email templates (waitlist, invitations, approvals).
- Mobile login: Clerk supports passkeys, OTP, and SMS — no extra config needed in Dev Mode.
- Compliance: Clerk is SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliant.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I switch from Supabase Auth to Clerk easily?
Can I switch from Supabase Auth to Clerk easily?
- Set up Clerk to issue JWTs
- Add Supabase’s JWT secret in Clerk
- Update Supabase RLS policies to use Clerk’s
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Do I need to configure OAuth providers like Google or GitHub?
Do I need to configure OAuth providers like Google or GitHub?
- Set up your own Google/GitHub/etc. credentials
- Add them in Clerk under OAuth settings
What’s the difference between Organizations and Users?
What’s the difference between Organizations and Users?
- Users: Individuals who can log in to your app
- Organizations: Groups of users (teams, companies)
- Role-based access (Admin, Member, etc.)
- Users to invite teammates
- B2B SaaS-style flows
What is “Impersonation Mode”?
What is “Impersonation Mode”?
- Debugging user issues
- Understanding their experience
- Providing live support
Can I customize Clerk's UI components?
Can I customize Clerk's UI components?
- Full CSS support via
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Can I email my waitlist users from Clerk?
Can I email my waitlist users from Clerk?
- Users are auto-notified when approved from the waitlist
- Bulk email support is coming soon
Is Clerk free to use?
Is Clerk free to use?
- Up to 10,000 Monthly Active Users (MAUs)
- Paid plans start at $25/month, with usage-based pricing after
Does Clerk support compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR)?
Does Clerk support compliance (SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR)?
- SOC 2 certified
- HIPAA-compliant
- GDPR-ready
Can I use Clerk with Stripe for billing?
Can I use Clerk with Stripe for billing?
- Define plans (e.g. Free, Pro, Enterprise)
- Let users/orgs manage subscriptions from Clerk’s UI
- Automatically sync data to Stripe
Final Thoughts
Clerk turns authentication into a prompt. You don’t need to build it yourself. With just a few clicks and prompts, your app now has:- Secure, scalable authentication
- Team & organization management
- Impersonation tools for debugging
- Supabase-backed data and access control
- Custom domain support for a polished UX