Supabase Auth is a powerful authentication tool that provides developers with a simple yet robust way to manage user authentication and authorization in their applications. It is part of the Supabase suite, which aims to offer an open-source alternative to Firebase. Supabase Auth supports various authentication methods, including email/password, OAuth, and third-party providers.
When using Supabase Auth, you might encounter an error related to an 'Invalid User Role.' This issue typically manifests when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a specific role, but the role assigned to them is not recognized by the system.
Developers might see error messages such as:
Role not foundInvalid role assignmentThe 'Invalid User Role' issue arises when the role assigned to a user does not match any of the predefined roles in your Supabase project. This can happen if:
Roles in Supabase are used to control access to various parts of your application. They are defined in the Supabase dashboard under the 'Auth' section. Each role should have specific permissions associated with it to ensure proper access control.
To fix the 'Invalid User Role' issue, follow these steps:
Log into your Supabase dashboard and navigate to the 'Auth' section. Check the list of roles defined in your project. Ensure that the role you are trying to assign exists and is spelled correctly.
If the role is not defined, you need to add it. Use the following SQL command in the Supabase SQL editor to add a new role:
INSERT INTO auth.roles (name) VALUES ('new_role_name');
Replace new_role_name with the desired role name.
Once the role is defined, ensure that users are assigned the correct role. You can update a user's role using the following SQL command:
UPDATE auth.users SET role = 'valid_role_name' WHERE id = 'user_id';
Replace valid_role_name with the correct role and user_id with the user's ID.
By ensuring that roles are correctly defined and assigned, you can resolve the 'Invalid User Role' issue in Supabase Auth. Proper role management is crucial for maintaining secure and efficient access control in your application. For more information on managing roles, visit the Supabase Auth documentation.
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