Login & Logout Redirect Rules
Today, we're diving into a core component of Tadabase app development - Login & Logout Redirect Rules. These are crucial for a smooth user experience in your apps, as they guide users through login and logout flows seamlessly.
Goal: The primary goal of configuring login and logout redirect rules is to ensure a fluid and intuitive navigation experience for your app users. By setting these rules, you can direct users to appropriate pages based on their roles, immediately after login or logout. This not only enhances user experience but also streamlines the workflow within your application.
General Instructions:
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Understanding Homepages and URLs:
- Your Tadabase app can have a custom domain or use the default Tadabase domain. Neither includes a specific page in the URL.
- Set a homepage for your app in Tadabase. This is where users land when they enter a root-level URL. The default homepage is usually the login page, but you can change it in the page settings.
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Login Flow:
- Users enter the app URL and are redirected to the homepage (default: login page).
- Users log in via the login page. Post-login, they should be directed to specific areas based on their roles. This is where login redirect rules are crucial.
- For instance, staff members could be redirected to a staff dashboard, administrators to an admin dashboard, and customers to a customer dashboard.
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Configuring Login Redirect Rules:
- In the page builder, select the login component and navigate to the login redirect rules tab.
- Set up rules based on user roles. Specify which role should be redirected to which page after login.
- You can also set a universal redirect rule for all users, regardless of their role.
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Logout Flow and Unauthorized Access:
- When users log out or attempt to access unauthorized pages, they should be redirected back to the login page.
- Configure logout redirect rules in the user menu of your layouts.
- Set up security settings for each layout, specifying which roles can access it and setting up redirection for non-authorized users.
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Real-Life Application and Testing:
- Apply these settings in your app builder. Test the flow by logging in with different user roles and observing the redirections.
- Ensure that users are seamlessly directed to the appropriate dashboards based on their roles and are smoothly redirected to the login page upon logout or when attempting to access restricted pages.
Remember, a well-configured login and logout flow is key to a user-friendly application. It not only simplifies navigation but also enhances the overall user experience by ensuring users are where they need to be, effortlessly. Use Tadabase’s features to their fullest to avoid potential roadblocks and streamline user interactions within your app.