- What is goldnead/statamic-accounts used for?
- It is a Statamic addon that adds a complete front-end account system to your site. It provides registration, login, profile management, and password reset flows while integrating with Laravel authentication and Statamic users. Use it when you want member accounts and account pages without building a separate auth stack.
- How do I install goldnead/statamic-accounts?
- Install it with Composer as a normal Statamic addon, then follow the package's published routes and views configuration. The integration approach is a Composer update with no migrations or config keys required according to the provided assessment. Confirm the addon is registered in your Statamic setup and review the README for any publishable view or route settings.
- Does goldnead/statamic-accounts use Laravel authentication?
- Yes. It leans on Laravel's native auth foundations so accounts stay consistent with the rest of your Laravel application. It also integrates with Statamic users, which means account data remains close to your existing Statamic setup. This avoids introducing a separate authentication stack just for front-end members.
- Can I customize the registration and login views?
- Yes. The addon provides configurable views and routes so you can match your site's design. You can style the registration, login, and profile screens rather than being locked into a fixed control-panel look. Check the package configuration for how views and routes are published or overridden.
- How does password reset work in this addon?
- It supports password reset via email tokens, using the familiar Laravel-style reset flow. Users request a reset, receive a token by email, and set a new password through the front-end form. You should ensure your Laravel mail configuration is working before relying on resets in production.
- Is goldnead/statamic-accounts compatible with Statamic 3 and Statamic 4?
- The addon follows standard Statamic addon patterns and is intended for Laravel and Statamic stacks, including teams on Statamic 3.x and 4.x. The provided release notes do not state a minimum Statamic version, so verify compatibility with your exact Statamic version before deploying. Test the account flows in a staging environment after upgrading.
- Do I need to run migrations to use goldnead/statamic-accounts?
- No migrations are required according to the technical assessment. Installation is a Composer update and the addon works with your existing Laravel authentication and Statamic users. You should still review the README for any optional publishing or configuration steps.
- How do I protect member pages with this Statamic accounts addon?
- Use Laravel's authentication middleware on the routes that should require a logged-in user, and apply the addon's front-end login flow for access. Because the addon integrates with Laravel auth and Statamic users, standard auth checks and guards remain available. Keep public routes such as login, registration, and password reset outside the protected group.
- Can users update their name, email, and password from the front end?
- Yes. Profile management is a core feature, covering updates to names, emails, and passwords. You can expose these forms through the addon's configurable views and routes and style them to match your site. Validate and secure the profile routes just as you would any authenticated Laravel route.
- What are alternatives to goldnead/statamic-accounts for front-end accounts?
- You can build accounts with Laravel Breeze, Fortify, or custom Laravel auth controllers, but you would need to wire them into Statamic yourself. This addon is suited to teams that want registration, login, profile management, and password resets kept within the Statamic and Laravel ecosystem. Evaluate it against your need for custom flows, social login, and long-term maintenance by checking the repository's release and issue activity.