How to set up user authentication in WeWeb?

Master the setup of user authentication in WeWeb using this easy guide. Enhance your web app's security and control user access effortlessly.

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Overview

Setting up user authentication in WeWeb means taking care of important things to secure access and manage user identities. The process covers integrating authentication services, tweaking user roles, and setting up login and registration forms too. Plus, it's crucial to ensure data is handled securely and consider linking up with third-party authentication providers such as OAuth, Google, or Facebook to make the user experience seamless. The guide walks users through the key steps needed to establish strong and secure user authentication in any WeWeb application.

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How to set up user authentication in WeWeb?

Step 1: Create a Project in WeWeb

Open WeWeb and sign in to your account.
Click on "Create New Project".
Choose a template or start from scratch.
Name your project and click "Create".

Step 2: Set Up Your Database

Head over to the "Database" section.
Create a new table just for users.
Add fields like email, password, username, etc.
Make sure to set the right data types for each field.

Step 3: Enable User Authentication

Go to the "Settings" tab in your WeWeb project.
Click on "Authentication".
Flip the switch to turn on authentication for your project.

Step 4: Configure Authentication Providers

Under "Authentication" settings, add your auth providers (e.g., Email/Password, Google, Facebook).
For Email/Password, set up the options for sign-up, sign-in, and password reset.
For OAuth providers like Google or Facebook, you’ll need the Client ID and Client Secret from those platforms.

Step 5: Set Up Sign-Up and Login Forms

In the Layout Editor, create new pages for "Sign Up" and "Login".
Drag and drop form elements (e.g., input fields for email, password) onto these pages.
Configure each input field to match the database fields.

Step 6: Create User Auth Workflows

Go to the Workflow editor.
For the Sign-Up form, create a workflow that:
Hashes the password (if not using OAuth).
Creates a new user entry in the database.
Redirects users to a welcome/dashboard page upon successful sign-up.
For the Login form, create a workflow to:
Authenticate users based on their credentials.
Redirect to the dashboard upon successful login.

Step 7: Set Up User Permissions

In the "Permissions" settings, define roles (e.g., Admin, User).
Set up access levels for different roles to control which pages or data each role can access.

Step 8: Test Your Authentication

Go through the sign-up and login process to make sure everything works correctly.
Check if roles and permissions are applied as expected.

Step 9: Deploy Your Project

Once everything is tested and working, deploy your project by clicking on the "Deploy" button in the dashboard.
Share the link with your users so they can start signing up and logging in.

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