# Default Authentication Screens

### **Before You Begin**

* Make sure you are logged into your Adalo account.
* Open any new or existing app in the builder.
* Locate the **Screens** list in the left panel.

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### Overview

Every new Adalo app comes with four built-in authentication screens that manage how users sign up, log in, and enter your app. These screens are pre-wired to the Users collection and control the app's entry flow out of the box — no setup required.

The four default screens are named:

* **Welcome** — Shown to users who are not logged in.
* **Sign Up** — Allows new users to create an account.
* **Login** — Allows existing users to access their accounts.
* **Home** — Shown to users after they log in.

Together, these screens handle the full authentication cycle: first impression → account creation → login → landing experience. 

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#### Welcome Screen

This is the first screen new users see because the ***Navigation Type*** is set to ***Welcome Screen***. It  includes:

* App logo or title
* Short description
* **Login** button
* **Sign Up** button

The **Welcome Screen** acts as a gate. Users who are not logged in land here and choose whether to sign up or log in.

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#### Sign Up Screen

This screen contains a form connected to the **Users** collection. New users enter:

* Email
* Password
* Full Name

When they tap **Submit**, a new user account is created and they are automatically sent to the Home screen.

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#### Login Screen

Existing users return through this screen. They enter:

* Email
* Password

After tapping **Submit**, they are logged in and sent to the Home screen.

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#### Home Screen

This is the main screen for Users who have logged into the app previously. The ***Navigation Type*** is set to ***Home Screen***. By default it's a blank canvas you can customize to show:

* A dashboard
* A list
* User-specific data
* Navigation buttons

This is where you start building the core experience of your app.

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### Known Limitations

* The default screens use basic styling. You will likely want to customize fonts, colors, and layout to match your brand.
* The Sign Up form only collects Email, Password, and Full Name by default. Additional fields must be added to the form based on the properties in the Users collection.
* "Forgot Password" flow is built-in on the Login screen using Adalo's password reset action.

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