Dynamic Session Update in NextAuth.js: How to Reflect User Role and Permissions Changes Server-Side

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Hi everyone!

I’m working on a Next.js app with NextAuth.js for authentication, and I’m implementing role-based access. However, I’m facing a challenge when updating a user’s role or permissions. Ideally, I’d like these changes to reflect immediately in the user’s session without requiring them to log out and back in.

My current setup includes role and permissions checks throughout the app, but I want a way to dynamically update the session server-side if there are any changes to a user’s role or permissions in the database. Here’s the functionality I’m aiming for:

Immediate Role Update: When a user’s role or permissions are changed in the database (e.g., promoting a user to an admin), their session should reflect this change immediately.
Server-Side Sync: Implement a solution that doesn’t rely on the client but rather updates the session data server-side.
Has anyone tackled this before or have recommendations for a best-practice approach? I’m considering solutions like refreshing the session upon each protected route access or using middleware, but I’m not sure which path is the most efficient and secure.

Any guidance, or code snippets would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!