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.
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 β no setup required.
The four default screens are named:
Welcome β Shown to users who are not logged in.
Sign Up β Allows new users to create an account.
Login β Allows existing users to access their accounts.
Home β Shown to users after they log in.
Together, these screens handle the full authentication cycle: first impression β account creation β login β landing experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Help
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