Search
Search the entire web effortlessly
maxresdefault (34)
Integrating Sign-In with Apple in Ionic Angular Using Supabase

In today’s digital landscape, securing user authentication is more crucial than ever, and many developers are looking to simplify this process for their applications. One popular method is using Sign-In with Apple, especially for those creating apps that target the iOS ecosystem. This article serves as a detailed guide on how to integrate Sign-In with Apple into your Ionic Angular application using Supabase, a leading open-source alternative to Firebase.

Getting Started

Before diving into the integration process, ensure that you meet the prerequisites for this tutorial:

  • An active Apple Developer Program membership (approximately $100 a year).
  • A basic understanding of Ionic and Angular.
  • A Supabase account.

Overview of Steps

The integration process can be segmented into these major steps:

  1. Set up a Supabase project.
  2. Configure Apple Developer settings.
  3. Integrate Supabase into your Ionic Angular application.
  4. Create a user authentication system.
  5. Deploy your application.

1. Setting Up a Supabase Project

Begin by creating a new Supabase project:

  • Sign in to your Supabase account or create a new one if you haven’t already.
  • Click on New Project and name it (for example, “Apple Auth Project”). The default settings are generally sufficient for starters.

Once your project is created, navigate to the Authentication section to enable user sign-in options, including Sign-In with Apple.

2. Configuring Apple Developer Settings

To implement Sign-In with Apple, you need to configure your Apple Developer account:

Step 2.1: Creating an App ID

  • Log into your Apple Developer account and go to the Identifiers section.
  • Create a new App ID and check the box for Sign In with Apple. This will be your unique identifier for the app.

Step 2.2: Creating a Service ID

  • Next, create a Service ID that you will use to identify your web application. This ID will be crucial for authentication.
  • Enable Sign-In with Apple for this Service ID and configure it with your domain URL.

Step 2.3: Registering Your Key

  • Click on Keys and create a new key for your app, enabling Sign-In with Apple. Save your Key ID for future reference.
  • Download the private key file immediately, as you will use it to generate your client secret.

Step 2.4: Generating Your Client Secret

You will generate a client secret using the downloaded key file and some necessary information (like your Key ID and Service ID) via a Ruby script. This script should include inputs for your team ID, client ID, and key ID, generating a client_secret that you will later use in your application.

3. Integrating Supabase into Your Ionic Angular Application

Now that you have the necessary setup from Supabase and Apple, let’s integrate them into your Ionic Angular application.

Step 3.1: Installing Supabase JS

Within your Ionic project directory, run the command to install Supabase’s official JavaScript client:

npm install @supabase/supabase-js

Step 3.2: Setting Up Authentication

Configure your Supabase client in your project, usually in a service file or component:

import { createClient } from '@supabase/supabase-js';
const supabaseUrl = 'YOUR_SUPABASE_URL';
const supabaseKey = 'YOUR_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY';
const supabase = createClient(supabaseUrl, supabaseKey);

Now, create functions for signIn with Apple and signOut:

async signInWithApple() {
    const { user, error } = await supabase.auth.signIn({ provider: 'apple' });
    if (error) return error;
    return user;
}

async signOut() {
    const { error } = await supabase.auth.signOut();
    if (error) return error;
}

Step 3.3: Managing User Sessions

You should handle user sessions effectively, using an authentication state change listener to detect when a user successfully signs in or out:

supabase.auth.onAuthStateChange((event, session) => {
    if (event === 'SIGNED_IN') {
        console.log('User signed in!', session);
    } else if (event === 'SIGNED_OUT') {
        console.log('User signed out!');
    }
});

4. Creating User Table in Supabase

To keep track of user data, create a new table within Supabase that will store user details. This should include fields like id, email, and name. This will be crucial since Apple only returns the user’s full name during the initial sign-in.

5. Deploy Your Application

Once everything is set up and tested locally, it’s time to deploy your application. You can use hosting services like Netlify to deploy your Ionic app:

  • Build your Ionic app for production using:
ionic build --prod
  • Deploy the generated files in the www folder to your chosen hosting platform.

Conclusion

Integrating Sign-In with Apple in your Ionic Angular application using Supabase not only enhances user experience but also safeguards user privacy and security. By following these steps, you should have a seamless authentication flow in your application. Keep iterating on the user experience and ensure you handle sessions and data carefully.

If you have any questions regarding this implementation or run into issues, feel free to ask in the comments section or follow relevant Ionic and Supabase communities for further support!

    More posts