Getting Started with Supabase: A Comprehensive Guide for Developers

Step-to-step process to set up a basic yet fully functional backend

Table of Contents

• What is Supabase and How Does it Work?
• Create a Supabase account
• Create a project
• Set up your database
• Using buckets
• Set up authentication
• Start building your app
• Conclusion

What is Supabase and how does it work?

Supabase is a popular open-source platform that allows developers to create backend APIs quickly and easily. With Supabase, you can set up a fully-functional backend for your web application in minutes, complete with authentication, database management, and more. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Supabase.

Create a Supabase Account

To get started with Supabase, you’ll first need to create an account. Head to the Supabase website and click on the Start your project” button. This will take you to the sign-up page, where you can authenticate using you Github account or you can opt in for a classic user/password flow.