Laravel Sanctum API Authentication Complete Guide

Build secure API authentication with Laravel Sanctum for SPAs and mobile apps.

Secure your API with Sanctum:

Installation

composer require laravel/sanctum
php artisan vendor:publish --provider="Laravel\Sanctum\SanctumServiceProvider"

php

$token = $user->createToken('api-token')->plainTextToken;

php

Route::middleware('auth:sanctum')->group(function () {
    Route::get('/user', fn() => auth()->user());
});

php

$user->tokens()->delete();

Build secure API authentication with Laravel Sanctum for SPAs and mobile apps.

Secure your API with Sanctum:

composer require laravel/sanctum
php artisan vendor:publish --provider="Laravel\Sanctum\SanctumServiceProvider"

php

$token = $user->createToken('api-token')->plainTextToken;

php

Route::middleware('auth:sanctum')->group(function () {
    Route::get('/user', fn() => auth()->user());
});

php

$user->tokens()->delete();