The auth middleware throws an Illuminate\Auth\AuthenticationException when the authentication check fails. Handle it and render what you want in bootstrap/app.php:
Aug 10, 2025
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How to Override Default Auth Middleware Handler to Show a View Instead of Redirect?
Hi everyone,
I'm working with the default authentication middleware, and by default, when a user is not authenticated, the middleware redirects them to the login page.
However, I want to customize this behavior so that instead of redirecting, it directly shows a custom view (e.g., a "Please login to continue" page) without changing the URL or performing a redirect.
How can I override or customize the auth middleware's handler to achieve this? Any code examples or guidance would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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