To manage user authentication, we need a User collection to store user credentials.

• Head over to the Collections section in your Adalo dashboard.
• Click "Add Collection" and name it "Users".
• Add properties like Email and Password. Feel free to add extras like Name, Profile Picture, etc.

Let new users create accounts with a signup form.

• From the left panel, drag and drop the "Form" component onto your screen.
• In the list of collections, pick the Users collection, since new entries will go there.
• Choose the fields you want, typically Email, Password, and any custom fields.
• Customize the button text and tweak any additional form settings.

Set actions for when a new user signs up.

• With the form selected, go to the "Action" tab.
• Add an action to "Log In" the user after they sign up.
• Optionally, you can also set actions to navigate to a welcome or home screen after signup.

Allow existing users to log in.

• Drag another "Form" component onto the screen where you want the login.
• Select the operation to "Log In" a user.
• Set the necessary fields for login, usually just Email and Password.
• Customize as needed.

Specify what happens after a successful login.

• With the login form selected, go to the "Action" tab.
• Add an action to navigate to the user's Dashboard, Home screen, or wherever logged-in users should go.
• Optionally, add conditional actions based on user roles or properties.

Make sure only authenticated users can access certain screens.

• Go to each screen that should be protected and select it.
• In the settings panel, turn on the "Logged In User" requirement.
• Optionally, add rules for different user roles by setting visibility or access conditions based on user properties.

Before deploying, thoroughly test the authentication flow.

• Preview the app and try signing up a new user.
• Log out and then log in with the same credentials to make sure everything works as expected.
• Check restricted screens to verify that unauthorized access is properly blocked.

Adjust and optimize the authentication process before final deployment.

• Review and adjust form designs, error messages, and workflows.
• Once satisfied, deploy your app and keep an eye out for any issues.