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How to create a multi-tenant application in Xano?

Discover how to build an efficient and secure multi-tenant application in Xano with this detailed guide, tailor-made for developers.

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Overview

Building a multi-tenant application in Xano means designing a system where one software instance serves different tenants, each having its own separate data. This method helps with scalability, keeps things secure, and uses resources well. Essential steps include setting up database schemas just for tenants, configuring API endpoints to keep tenants isolated, and putting in strong user authentication and authorization. Play by these rules to create a versatile and scalable multi-tenant app that fits the needs of different clients or user groups.

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How to create a multi-tenant application in Xano?

Step 1: Set Up Your Database

  • Head over to the Database section in the Xano dashboard.
  • Create collections (tables) that are relevant to your multi-tenant app, like Users, Tenants, and any other resources you need.
  • Make sure the Users collection has a foreign key reference to the Tenants collection so you can link users to their respective tenants.

Step 2: Define Data Models

  • Go to the API section and click on Data Models.
  • Create data models for each of your collections, such as User and Tenant.
  • Define relationships between models. For instance, a User should belong to a Tenant.

Step 3: Create API Endpoints

  • Navigate to the API Section and set up new API groups for managing users, tenants, and other resources.
  • For each API endpoint (POST, GET, PUT, DELETE), configure the necessary inputs and outputs. Make sure to include the tenant ID in queries to keep data separate.

Step 4: Implement User Authentication

  • Use Xano’s built-in authentication system or set up custom authentication workflows.
  • Ensure the authentication workflow retrieves the tenant ID upon login and includes it in the user’s session.
  • Create middleware that attaches the tenant ID to each request, making sure each API call knows the current tenant context.

Step 5: Configure Access Control

  • Within each API endpoint, add logic to check if the requesting user's tenant ID matches the tenant ID of the data they are trying to access or modify.
  • For example, when fetching users (GET /users), filter by the tenant ID stored in the user’s session.

Step 6: Manage Tenant-Specific Configurations

  • If tenants have customizable configurations, create a TenantSettings collection.
  • Allow these settings to be fetched and modified via the API, with proper tenant ID checks in place.
  • Implement logic within your application to respect these tenant-specific settings while serving requests.

Step 7: Test with Sample Data

  • Populate your database with sample tenants, users, and other necessary data.
  • Simulate multiple tenants accessing the application concurrently to ensure data isolation is maintained.
  • Use Postman or another API testing tool to verify that requests for users/resources are properly scoped to the tenant.

Step 8: Monitor and Secure Your Application

  • Enable logging and monitoring to keep track of requests and identify any potential security breaches.
  • Make sure your API permissions are set correctly so that only authorized users can access or modify data.

Step 9: Deploy Your Application

  • Once the multi-tenant features are thoroughly tested, deploy your application.
  • Continuously monitor for any issues and be prepared to make adjustments as necessary.

Step 10: Iterate and Improve

  • Collect feedback from tenants and users to identify any areas for improvement.
  • Regularly update your application, ensuring it scales effectively as more tenants are onboarded.

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