How to set up user authentication in WeWeb using Firebase?

Before starting the procedure, make sure you have all the necessary tools and software installed. All you need is a WeWeb account and a Firebase account.

Step 1: Creating a Firebase Project

Login to the Firebase console using your Google account. In the Firebase console, click on the "Add Project" button. You will be asked to provide a name for your project, and after doing so, click "Continue". If you want to use Google Analytics for your project, you can enable it in the next step, otherwise just click "Create Project". This process might take a few minutes, wait until Firebase sets up your project.

Step 2: Set up Firebase Authentication

Once your project is ready, you'll be redirected to the Firebase Project Dashboard. Here, you need to set up user authentication. Click on the "Authentication" section from the left menu and then select the "Sign-In Method" tab.

In the "Sign-In Method" tab, enable the sign-in providers that you want to use for authentication in WeWeb. For instance, if you are going to use Email/Password authentication, click on Email/Password, enable it and then click "Save".

Step 3: Adding Firebase to Your WeWeb App

Navigate to the Project Settings by clicking the gear icon next to Project Overview on the Firebase Dashboard. Under the "General" tab, you will find your Project ID and Web API key. Keep this page open as you are going to need this information.

Login to your WeWeb account and open your project. Go to the "Settings" menu and then click on "Integrations". Here, you have to select Firebase from the list of available integrations.

You will be asked for your Firebase Project ID and Web API Key. Copy these from the Firebase Project Settings and paste them in the respective fields in the WeWeb Integrations tab and click "Save".

Step 4: Implementing Authentication in WeWeb

With Firebase now connected with your WeWeb app, you can implement user authentication. Choose where you would like to add log-in functionality on your web page. You can use the built-in login and sign-up features of WeWeb.

Go to the page where you want to add it and click "Edit". Choose the "Add Component" option and search for "User". You can choose Login, Signup, or another user authentication form available in WeWeb.

After setting up the form, you can customize it according to your design specifications. Next, go to the properties tab of the component, here you can specify which authentication service you want to use. Make sure to select Firebase.

Step 5: Testing the Authentication

When all is set, don't forget to test the authentication process to make sure that everything is working perfectly. Try signing up a new user and then log in with those credentials.

If everything is working correctly, congratulations! You have successfully set up user authentication in WeWeb using Firebase.