Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user. It is an essential part of any web application, as it ensures that only authorized users can access protected resources. Laravel provides a robust authentication system that makes it easy to implement authentication in your applications.
This blog post will walk you through the steps of creating a basic authentication system in Laravel 10. We will use the built-in authentication facilities provided by Laravel, and we will also discuss some best practices for implementing authentication in your applications.
Steps to Create a Laravel Basic Authentication System:
Install Laravel:
If you do not already have Laravel installed on your system, you can install it using the following command:
composer global require laravel/installer
Once Laravel is installed, you can create a new Laravel project using the following command:
laravel new laravel-auth-system
Enable Authentication:
Laravel authentication is disabled by default. To enable it, open the config/auth.php file and set the auth.defaults.guard option to web.
Create a User Model:
Laravel uses the Eloquent ORM for database access. To create a user model, run the following command:
php artisan make:model User
This will create a new User model file in the app/Models directory. Open the model file and add the following fields:
class User extends Model
{
use HasApiTokens, HasFactory, Notifiable;
protected $fillable = [
'name',
'email',
'password',
];
protected $hidden = [
'password',
'remember_token',
];
protected $casts = [
'email_verified_at' => 'datetime',
];
}
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Migrate the Database:
Run the following command to migrate the database:
php artisan migrate
Create a Login Controller:
Run the following command to create a login controller:
php artisan make:controller Auth\LoginController
This will create a new LoginController file in the app/Http/Controllers/Auth directory. Open the controller file and add the following code:
namespace App\Http\Controllers\Auth;
use App\Http\Controllers\Controller;
use Illuminate\Foundation\Auth\AuthenticatesUsers;
class LoginController extends Controller
{
use AuthenticatesUsers;
public function __construct()
{
$this->middleware('guest')->except('logout');
}
protected function redirectTo()
{
return route('home');
}
}
Update the Routes File:
Open the routes/web.php file and add the following routes:
Route::get('/login', [Auth\LoginController::class, 'showLoginForm'])->name('login');
Route::post('/login', [Auth\LoginController::class, 'login'])->name('login');
Route::get('/logout', [Auth\LoginController::class, 'logout'])->name('logout');
Best Practices for Implementing Authentication in Laravel:
Use the built-in authentication facilities provided by Laravel. Laravel provides a robust authentication system that is easy to implement and use.
Use a strong hashing algorithm to store user passwords. Laravel uses the Bcrypt hashing algorithm by default, which is a strong and secure hashing algorithm.
Implement two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA adds an extra layer of security to your application by requiring users to enter a code from their phone in addition to their password when logging in.
Use HTTPS to encrypt all communication between your application and your users. HTTPS helps to protect your users' data from being intercepted by attackers.'
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Conclusion:
Implementing authentication in Laravel is a relatively straightforward process. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can create a basic authentication system for your Laravel application. However, it is important to keep in mind the best practices discussed in this post to ensure that your authentication system is secure.
