How can I create a custom authentication system in FlutterFlow?

Step 1: Sign in to FlutterFlow

Start by signing into FlutterFlow. If you don't have an account, you'll need to create one. On the homepage, click on the "Sign In" button at the top right corner and enter your login details.

Step 2: Create a New Project

Once logged in, create a new project. Click the "+ New Project" button on your dashboard. In the pop-up that appears, enter the name of your project and an optional description if you want.

Step 3: Navigate to the Authentication Section

After creating your project, navigate to the "Authentication" section. You can find this button in the "Toolbar" on the left-hand side of your screen, it's usually below the design and database tabs.

Step 4: Enable FlutterFlow Authentication

Turn on the "Enable FlutterFlow Auth" option by tapping the switch beside it. Once FlutterFlow authentication is active, you'll see various options you can customize.

Step 5: Add the Necessary Fields

You'll see a section marked "Login/Signup Fields". Here is where you create your custom authentication fields. Click on the "+ Add Field" button and create all the necessary fields. You'll need to specify a name, placeholder and type for each field.

Types can be "Text" fields, "Email", "Password", or "Number". Make sure to mark the necessary fields as required by checking the "Required Field" box.

Step 6: Customize the Login and Signup Pages

Scroll down to the next section, "Login/Signup Pages". Create two new pages for your login and signup process by clicking on "+ Add Page" button on both the "Login Pages" and "Signup Pages". Ensure you select the right page type for each.

Step 7: Customize the UI

Under the same "Login/Signup Pages", you should see the user interface options. Modify these to fit your taste and your app requirements. The options include changing button colors, button borders, hover color, etc.

Step 8: Set Forget Password Email

The next phase of the set up is the "Forgot Password Email". Here, set the “From Name” and “From Email” correctly; this is what the user will see when they receive the reset password email. It’s also important to set your Reset password URL, this URL is where the user will be redirected after the click the “Reset Password” button in their email.

Step 9: Test the Authentication

Finally, test your custom authentication system. Go back to your app design and add buttons that link to your authentication pages (Login and Signup). Test your authentication system thoroughly in both the development mode and production mode, ensure all created fields function as expected.

With these steps, you have created a custom authentication system in FlutterFlow. This system should be perfectly tailored to your specific needs and design expectations.