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Using user roles

Control what users can see and do by assigning roles and checking them in your app.

Steps at a glance

1. Create roles in Data & API → Auth.
2. Assign roles to users.
3. Use roles to protect pages and APIs.

1) Create roles

1. Open Data & API → Auth.
2. Go to Roles.
3. Create roles that match your needs (for example admin, member).

2) Assign roles to users

1. Open Data & API → Auth → Users.
2. Select a user.
3. Assign the appropriate roles.

3) Use roles in your app

• Protect pages so only certain roles can open them.
• Secure APIs with Middleware so only allowed roles can access sensitive data.

Common pitfalls

A user is signed in but still blocked

• Confirm they actually have the role assigned.
• Confirm the page or API is checking the same role name.

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