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Learn how to address the token mismatch problem in React Native applications while using Laravel Breeze for authentication. Discover the right method to send your Bearer token for seamless API requests.
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Solving Token Mismatch Issues in React Native with Laravel Breeze Authentication

As a developer transitioning from React to React Native, you may encounter issues when dealing with authentication, especially when your back-end is built with Laravel. One common problem is experiencing a token mismatch, which can be frustrating and time-consuming to troubleshoot. This guide will guide you through understanding the cause of this issue and how to fix it effectively.

The Problem: Token Mismatch in React Native

While attempting to authenticate a React Native application with a Laravel back-end using Breeze, a token mismatch error can arise. In this case, you might see the following symptoms:

You successfully receive a CSRF token upon logging in.

However, when trying to log out or make further authenticated requests, you encounter errors such as unauthenticated or token mismatch.

Understanding the Context

The issue often stems from how the token is sent with requests. Laravel Sanctum expects the token to be included in a specific way, and any deviations can lead to problems. In particular, the application needs to send the token in the Authorization header as a Bearer token.

The Solution: Properly Setting the Authorization Header

Step 1: Initial Setup

First, ensure that your Laravel back-end has the necessary routes and configurations. You might have set up routes for generating and using the API token correctly, as shown in the initial question.

Step 2: Update Request Headers

The most critical part of resolving the token mismatch issue is updating how you set the default headers in your Axios requests. Instead of including the CSRF token as shown:

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You should modify this line to set the Authorization header:

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This adjustment is crucial because Laravel expects the Bearer token format for authenticated requests.

Step 3: Testing the Changes

After making this adjustment, it’s important to:

Try logging in again and make sure that you receive the token successfully.

Test the logout action or any subsequent API calls to verify that the application is properly authenticated.

Make sure your .env file and sanctum.php configurations are correctly set up, as this ensures that your application is configured to recognize requests from your mobile application.

Things to Keep in Mind

Ensure Correct Domain/Url Configuration: Double-check that your APP_URL is correctly set up in the .env file and matches with your device or emulator networking settings.

Inspect Network Requests: Utilize debugging tools in React Native to log network calls and ensure your headers are being sent as intended.

Clear and Reset Tokens: If issues persist, consider clearing existing tokens or testing on another device/emulator to rule out caching problems.

Conclusion

Authentication issues in React Native applications communicating with a Laravel back-end can be tricky. By ensuring you're sending the Bearer token correctly in the Authorization header, you can effectively eliminate the token mismatch problem and enjoy a seamless user authentication experience.

If you have any further questions or run into other issues, feel free to ask or leave comments below!