How does middleware work for authentication in Laravel?

How does middleware work for authentication in Laravel?

In Laravel, middleware acts as a filter for HTTP requests entering your application. For authentication, it checks if a user is logged in before allowing access to certain routes.

Can you show me an example of creating a custom authentication middleware?

Sure! You can create a custom middleware using the command php artisan make:middleware CheckAuthenticated. In the handle method, you can check if the user is authenticated and redirect if not.

What routes should I apply this middleware to?

You should apply it to routes that require user authentication, like profile or dashboard routes. You can do this in your routes file using the middleware method.

How do I register my middleware in the kernel?

You can register your middleware in the app/Http/Kernel.php file under the $routeMiddleware array, giving it a key to use in your routes.