How to Install Laravel Breeze in 4 Simple Steps

Laravel Breeze is the fastest way to add authentication (login, registration, password reset) to your Laravel app. Perfect for small projects or when you need clean, minimal scaffolding. Here’s how to set it up in minutes:

Pre-Requisites

• Composer installed
• Fresh Laravel project (no starter kits)
• Basic Laravel knowledge

1. Install the Package

Run in your project root:

composer require laravel/breeze --dev

The --dev flag marks it as a development tool.

2. Generate Auth Scaffolding

Execute:

php artisan breeze:install

You’ll see two prompts:

A. Choose Your Stack
Options:

• blade (Traditional Blade + Alpine.js)
• livewire (Livewire components)
• react/vue (Inertia.js SPAs)
• api (Headless backend)

B. Testing Framework
Pick PHPUnit (default) or Pest.

This creates:

• Auth routes (/login, /register, etc.)
• Controllers, views, and middleware
• Tailwind CSS styling (for Blade/Inertia)

3. Migrate the Database

Breeze needs user/password tables. Run:

php artisan migrate

⚠️ Ensure your .env file has correct DB credentials first!

4. Build Frontend Assets

Install dependencies and compile:

npm install && npm run dev

For production, use npm run build instead.

Test Your Setup

Start the server:

php artisan serve

Visit http://localhost:8000/register – you’ll see a styled registration form. Create a test user to confirm everything works!

Customization Tips

• Modify views in resources/views/auth/
• Edit controllers in app/Http/Controllers/Auth/
• Configure routes in routes/auth.php

Why Use Breeze?

• ✅ Lightweight alternative to Jetstream
• ✅ Pre-built auth flows with zero bloat
• ✅ Supports modern stacks (Inertia, Livewire)
• ✅ Easy to extend or replace components

By following these steps, you’ve added secure authentication without overcomplicating your project. Ideal for prototypes or apps where simplicity matters.

Done in under 5 minutes? Now focus on building your app’s core features! 🚀

Happy Coding! 😊