How to use workflows to manage user sessions in Bubble.io?

Learn how to use Bubble.io workflows to manage user sessions efficiently, covering user login, logout, session expiration, user status, security, and debugging.

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Learn how to manage user sessions effectively in Bubble.io through workflows. This guide covers everything from setting up user login and logout functions to handling session expirations and displaying user status. Enhance security with two-factor authentication and follow best practices for debugging and testing. With these steps, you’ll ensure a seamless and secure experience for your users. Dive in to leverage the powerful capabilities of Bubble.io workflows for managing user sessions!

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How to use workflows to manage user sessions in Bubble.io?

Understanding Workflows in Bubble.io Workflows in Bubble.io are essentially automated processes that handle events, actions, and triggers within your application. For managing user sessions, workflows can be very powerful as you can create detailed logic for user authentication, session management, and custom user experience. Step 1: Setting Up User Login

Go to your Bubble editor and navigate to the "Workflow" tab.
Click on "Click here to add an event" and select "Account" from the dropdown menu.
Choose "Log the user in" and configure the action by adding input fields for the user's email and password.
Ensure that after a successful login, the workflow redirects the user to a specific page (e.g., user's dashboard).

Step 2: Creating a Logout Function

Again, go to the "Workflow" tab and add a new event.
Select "General" and then "Element is clicked" (assuming you have a logout button).
Choose "Log the user out" from the actions menu to end the user's session.
Redirect the user to your homepage or login page after they log out.

Step 3: Handling Session Expiration

Create a custom state to manage session timeouts. Go to your main page (e.g., dashboard) and click on "i" (information) to add a custom state.
Set up a workflow to start a timer when the user logs in. Use the "Do every 5 seconds" workflow action to continuously check if the session should expire.
Add conditions to check the current date and time against the login time plus the allowed session duration.
If the session time is up, trigger the "Log the user out" action and display a session timeout message.

Step 4: Displaying User Status

Create a dynamic field on your user interface to display the user's status (e.g., online, offline).
Use the "When page is loaded" event to set the user's status to "online."
Add a "Log the user out" action in the workflow to change the user's status to "offline" upon logout.

Step 5: Security Measures

Implement two-factor authentication (2FA) by triggering a 2FA workflow upon user login.
Verify user identity through email or SMS codes before completing the login process.
Regularly prompt users to reauthenticate based on your security policies (e.g., every 30 days).

Step 6: Debugging and Testing

Use the Bubble.io built-in debugger to test each step of your workflows.
Check for errors in the authentication process, session timeouts, and user redirection to ensure smooth operation.
Make sure to test with both valid and invalid user credentials to cover all scenarios.

Conclusion Workflows in Bubble.io provide extensive capabilities for managing user sessions, from login and logout procedures to handling session timeouts and security measures. By following the steps outlined, you can effectively manage user sessions and ensure a secure and seamless user experience.

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