Authentication is a core feature of any web application, and Laravel makes it easy with built-in authentication scaffolding. In this guide, I will show you how to set up authentication in Laravel 12 using Bootstrap.

We will cover installation, configuration, and customization to create a fully functional login and registration system.

Whether you're building a new project or integrating authentication into an existing one, this step-by-step tutorial will help you get started quickly.

Laravel 12 Bootstrap Auth Scaffolding: Step-by-Step Guide

 

First, install Laravel 12 using Composer:

laravel new laravel12-auth

 

Laravel no longer includes Bootstrap authentication scaffolding by default, so we need to install it manually.

Run the following command to install Laravel UI:

composer require laravel/ui

Now, generate the Bootstrap-based authentication scaffolding:

php artisan ui bootstrap --auth

After that, install the required frontend dependencies:

npm install && npm run dev

 

Ensure that your .env file is correctly configured for your database. Then, run the migrations:

php artisan migrate

 

Start the Laravel development server:

php artisan serve

 

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