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StrategyAdapter.authenticate() method
The function to invoke the contained passport strategy. 1. Create an instance of the strategy 2. add success and failure state handlers 3. authenticate using the strategy
Signature:
authenticate(request: Request, options?: AuthenticateOptions): Promise<UserProfile | RedirectRoute>;
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| request | Request | The incoming request. |
| options | AuthenticateOptions | (Optional) Options passed through to strategy.authenticate. |
Returns:
Promise<UserProfile | RedirectRoute>