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Learn how to correctly set up Vue Router so that you can access the `recover-password` component directly from an external link, without being redirected to the login page.
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Solving the Vue Router Component Redirection Issue: Accessing recover-password Directly

If you've ever faced the challenge of redirecting users directly to a specific component in a Vue application using Vue Router, you're not alone. Many new developers encounter this issue, particularly when dealing with routes that allow users to recover their passwords through email links. In this post, we will explore the underlying problem and provide clear steps to achieve your goal of accessing the recover-password component directly from an external link.

The Problem

When users attempt to access their password recovery link (e.g., http://my-domain/recovery-password/token), they may find themselves redirected to the login component instead. This happens due to the way Vue Router evaluates the routes, typically going from top to bottom. In your route configuration, the priority is given to the login route (which is also marked as free), causing the unintended redirection.

The Solution

To resolve this issue, you'll want to make a few adjustments in your Vue Router configuration and its beforeEach navigation guard. Let’s break it down into manageable steps.

Step 1: Rearranging Route Definitions

The first step involves changing the order of your routes. Place the recover-password route before the login route in your routes array. This allows Vue Router to match the password recovery route before it encounters the login route.

Updated Routes Example:

Here’s how your routes should look:

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Step 2: Adjusting the beforeEach Guard

While rearranging routes might temporarily solve the issue, it can lead to other complications where the recovery component might render in situations where you should display the login component.

To further refine this, consider using distinct free values for both routes and check for those unique values in your beforeEach navigation guard.

Example of the beforeEach Guard:

You can modify your navigation guard as follows:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can ensure that users accessing the recover-password component from an external link will not be incorrectly redirected to the login page. This strategy enhances the user experience and provides users with the expected access to their password recovery process without unnecessary hurdles.

Key Takeaways:

Rearranging Route Definitions: Place critical routes such as password recovery ahead of less critical routes in the routes array.

Using Unique Free Values: Consider different values for the free property in meta to prevent conflicts in route matching.

Testing Changes: After making adjustments, thoroughly test your application to ensure users can navigate without issues.

With these modifications, your Vue application will be more responsive and helpful for users in need of password recovery. Happy coding!