Laravel, Auth::user() in controller

Question

Laravel framework- Why aren\'t I able to use Auth::user(), (to see if user has been logged in) in the controller of the laravel project. Is the Session not connected to the cont

Answer 1

Just add the following in your controller library.

use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;

Answer 2

To see if a user is loged in don't use Auth::user(). Use Auth::check() instead.

if (Auth::check()){
    return View::make('home.basic')->with('user', Auth::user());
}

Answer 3

additionally, you can also use the auth() helper without adding the facade in your controller. (i.e. auth()->user()