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Learn how to resolve the password saving issue in your Laravel app when creating new users through an admin interface.
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Fixing the Change Password Issue in Laravel Applications

Creating a user management system is a common requirement for most applications, especially those that rely on admin functionalities. However, issues can crop up, such as when a newly created user's custom password does not save properly, leaving the default password intact. In this guide, we will explore a scenario faced by developers using Laravel and how to resolve this password issue effectively.

Understanding the Problem

In a Laravel application, the feature that allows an admin to create new user accounts often comes with predefined details, including a default password. This default password is typically set for security reasons and is stored as a hashed version in the database. However, in some cases, an admin may wish to assign a custom password during the user creation process. The issue arises when the admin is unable to log in using the custom password because the application still recognizes the default password.

The Current Implementation

Consider the following snippet from the store method used in the Laravel application when a new user is created:

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In the above code, you'll notice that the password is assigned statically as bcrypt('password'). This means that regardless of what the admin inputs for a custom password, it will always revert to the default one.

The Solution

To resolve the issue of the custom password not being saved correctly, the assignment of the password must be updated to reflect the value provided by the user in the request. By correctly referencing the password from the request data, you can ensure the user's custom password is saved during the creation process.

Steps to Fix the Code

Modify the Password Assignment:
Replace the static assignment with the dynamic one pulled from the request. Here’s how you do it:

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Allow for Password Input:
Make sure that your UI component for adding a user has a field for the admin to enter the custom password. The field should have a name attribute matching the one you are referencing in the request.

Ensure Validation:
Implement validation rules to ensure that the password meets any necessary requirements (e.g., minimum length, complexity). Here’s an example of how you might validate the password:

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By following these steps, you can ensure that the custom password gets properly saved in the database and that users can log in using the credentials they specify when creating their accounts.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Change Password issue when creating new users in a Laravel application can be easily resolved by dynamically assigning the password based on the input received from the user interface. Ensuring that the correct data is passed to the database will enhance the functionality of your application and provide a better user experience. Embrace this simple fix today and improve your admin user management capability!