Secure your app with WeWeb’s built-in authentication

Use WeWeb Auth for native user management 

WeWeb Auth lets you manage authentication directly in WeWeb, without setting up or maintaining a separate auth service:

• Native auth setup without third-party dependencies
• Tight integration with WeWeb variables, logic, and routing
• Full control over login and signup UI
• Predictable behavior across environments
• A single place to manage users and access
• Session management handled by WeWeb

What WeWeb supports natively

Why use WeWeb Auth

WeWeb Auth is designed for builders who want a simple, native way to handle authentication while staying fully inside the WeWeb ecosystem.

Perfect for:

• Internal tools with restricted access
• Client portals with authenticated users
• Admin dashboards and back-office apps
• MVPs that need auth without extra setup
• Apps where auth is required but not complex

And more…

Getting started with WeWeb Auth

Getting started with WeWeb Auth is straightforward:

1. Open the WeWeb Editor
2. Enable WeWeb Auth for your project
3. Create login and signup forms in the WeWeb Editor
4. Configure login, signup, and logout actions
5. Define which pages or components require authentication

Learn more about getting started with WeWeb Auth

Best practices & limitations

• Use WeWeb Auth for identity, not complex permission logic
• Store app-specific user data in your backend if needed
• Protect sensitive pages at the routing level
• Test session behavior across reloads and environments
• Consider external auth providers for advanced auth requirements

FAQs

1. How do I enable WeWeb Auth?

Navigate to Plugins → Authentication → WeWeb Auth to activate it. No external backend required since it creates its own user database.

2. How do I add users to WeWeb Auth?

Use the Users tab to manually create users or import via CSV (with auto-generated passwords). Optionally, you can send email invites for password setup.

3. What UI components are provided?

Drag-and-drop Login and Signup form containers with built-in validation, error handling, loading states, and styling customization.

4. How does page protection work?

Set pages to "Private" in page settings: unauthenticated users see a lock icon and auto-redirect to your configured login page.

5. Can I use roles with WeWeb Auth?

Yes, you can assign roles to users in the Users tab, create role groups, then use them for conditional visibility and access control on pages/components.