Protected Route

Detailed Explanation

A protected route is a Route that requires authentication. If you are not logged in, you cannot view it—you are redirected to login. Protected routes keep sensitive data safe. Your dashboard, profile, and settings should be protected.

Implementing protected routes means checking if the user is logged in before rendering the page. If not, redirect to login. You can implement this with Middleware (on the Server) or with client-side checks (in React using React Router).

Protected routes are essential for security. They prevent unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data and keep sensitive features restricted.

Protected routes work alongside an Auth Provider to check authentication state. While protected routes handle Authentication (are you logged in?), Authorization determines what you can do once inside.