What is middleware in Next.js? Learn all about middleware in Next.js and how it works, as well as some of its common use cases, in this comprehensive guide.

Clerk’s Next.js SDK utilizes middleware to protect routes, but did you know you can build your own middleware for security, logging, and many other use cases?

Learn all about Next.js middleware and how you can use it in our latest article:

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Waitlist mode Get your product launch off to a smooth start with Waitlist Sign-up mode.

Introducing <Waitlist /> mode!

A new sign-up mode and component that lets users register interest and join a waitlist for early access to your product.

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How to secure Liveblocks Rooms with Clerk in Next.js Learn how to use Clerk user data to secure access to rooms in Liveblocks.

Learn how to build secure, real-time collaboration tools with ease using and Clerk.

Our latest guide walks you through building a custom authentication endpoint in a Next.js app to ensure secure access to Liveblocks rooms.