Authentication Scaffolding with Laravel 6

Authentication Scaffolding with Laravel 6

Learn how to implement authentication scaffolding in Laravel 6 with step-by-step instructions.

Introduction

Laravel 6 provides a robust authentication system out of the box. This guide will walk you through the process of implementing authentication scaffolding, including user registration, login, password reset, and email verification.

Prerequisites

  • PHP >= 7.2.5
  • Laravel 6.x
  • Composer
  • Configured database
  • Mail server (for password reset and email verification)

1 Install Laravel Authentication

First, install the Laravel authentication scaffolding package:

composer require laravel/ui
php artisan ui bootstrap --auth
npm install && npm run dev

2 Generate Authentication Scaffolding

Generate the authentication views and controllers:

php artisan ui:auth

3 Install NPM Dependencies

Install and compile frontend assets:

npm install
npm run dev

4 Configure Database

Update your database configuration in the .env file:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=your_database
DB_USERNAME=your_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_password

5 Run Migrations

Create the necessary database tables:

php artisan migrate

Features Included

  • User Registration
  • Login/Logout
  • Password Reset
  • Email Verification
  • Remember Me Functionality

6 Customize Authentication Views

Find the authentication views in the following locations:

resources/views/auth/
├── login.blade.php
├── register.blade.php
├── verify.blade.php
├── passwords/
│   ├── email.blade.php
│   └── reset.blade.php
└── layouts/
    └── app.blade.php

7 Customize Authentication Controllers

Find the authentication controllers in:

app/Http/Controllers/Auth/
├── LoginController.php
├── RegisterController.php
├── ForgotPasswordController.php
└── ResetPasswordController.php

Best Practices

  • Always validate user input
  • Implement rate limiting for login attempts
  • Use HTTPS in production
  • Implement proper password policies
  • Add two-factor authentication for sensitive operations

Common Issues

  • Ensure mail configuration is correct for password reset
  • Check file permissions for storage and bootstrap/cache
  • Verify database connection settings
  • Make sure all required PHP extensions are installed

Additional Resources