Check User's Active Status During Login in Laravel 8 with Breeze

Learn how to ensure only active users can log in to your Laravel 8 application with Breeze by checking the `active` column in your users' table.
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Ensuring Only Active Users Can Log In With Laravel 8 and Breeze

In modern web applications, it is essential to maintain control over who can access your system. A common requirement is to ensure that users are "active" before allowing them to log into the application. This post will guide you through integrating an active check during the authentication process using Laravel 8 and Breeze.

The Problem

Imagine you have a boolean column named active in the users' table. Upon logging in, you want to enforce a rule that only users with this column set to 1 (indicating they are active) should be permitted to log into your application. If the user is inactive (i.e., active is 0), the login should fail.

Understanding the Structure

The authentication process primarily takes place within the AuthenticatedSessionController, particularly in the store function. Here's a brief overview of the controller, which provides the login functionality:

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Adding the Active Check

To implement the check for the active status, you'll need to modify the authenticate method located within app/Http/Requests/LoginRequest.php. This method is responsible for validating user credentials.

Step-by-Step Guide

Locate the Authenticate Method: Open the LoginRequest.php file and locate the authenticate method.

Modify the Authentication Logic: Adjust the authentication logic to include a check for the active status.

Here’s how you can do it with a small code snippet:

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Explanation of the Changes

Rate Limiting: The ensureIsNotRateLimited method prevents brute-force attacks by limiting the number of login attempts.

Array Merge: The array_merge function combines the user-provided credentials (email and password) with a check that the active field must equal 1.

Authentication Check: The updated Auth::attempt call performs the login check with the added condition, ensuring only active users are authenticated.

Validation Error Handling: If authentication fails, a validation exception is thrown, providing the user with feedback on the failed login attempt.

Conclusion

With these modifications to your Laravel 8 application using Breeze, you can now effectively restrict login access to users who are marked as active. This functionality not only enhances security but also improves user experience by ensuring that only authorized users can access your services. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out in the comments!

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