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Discover how to restrict users to view only their own completed forms in Django. Learn how to connect user accounts to forms easily!
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Connecting a User to Their Own Completed Form in Django: A Simple Guide

When building applications with Django, one common requirement is to ensure that users can only access their own data. In this post, we'll address a common problem faced by new Django developers: allowing users to view only the forms they have completed when logged into their account.

Understanding the Problem

You may have set up a Django application that lets users complete forms. However, you notice that logged-in users can view all completed forms, regardless of whether they filled them out. This presents a privacy issue, as you want to ensure that users can only view their own submissions.

The Solution

The solution to restricting form access is to associate each form with the user who completed it. We achieve this by modifying the form completion view and the form viewing mechanism. Let's break it down step-by-step.

Step 1: Update Your Models

In your models.py, you probably already have a model representing the form. Ensure that your model connects to the Django User model:

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Step 2: Modify the Form Completion View

Next, update the form completion view in your views.py file to link the current user with the form being submitted:

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Step 3: Modify the Form Viewing View

Now, implement a filter in the view that allows users to see only their completed forms. Update the Step1_Form_View in views.py as follows:

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Conclusion

With these modifications, your application will now correctly display only the forms submitted by the currently logged-in user. This not only enhances the user experience but also respects user privacy effectively.

By following these straightforward instructions, you can ensure that users access only their data while using your Django application. The ability to connect users with their submissions is crucial for applications that rely on user-generated content.

Feel free to reach out for further assistance if you're working on similar projects or have any questions!