Laravel session data can be lost after a redirect due to a few reasons. Let’s discuss them and provide examples for better understanding.
1. Improper Configuration
Make sure your config/session.php file has the correct configuration settings. The default driver should be set to “file”, which stores session data on the server’s file system.
'driver' => 'file',
'lifetime' => 120,
'expire_on_close' => false,
'encrypt' => false,
'files' => storage_path('framework/sessions'),
2. Session Not Started
Ensure that you have started the session before accessing or storing any data. In Laravel, the session is automatically started for most routes.
use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Session;
Route::get('/example', function () {
Session::put('key', 'value');
// ...
});
3. Redirection Method
When redirecting, make sure you are using the redirect() helper method provided by Laravel. This method is responsible for carrying the session data along with the redirect response.
Route::get('/redirect-example', function () {
return redirect('/target-url');
});
4. Session Flash Data
If you want to store data in the session only for the next request, you can use the flash() method. This will store the data temporarily and automatically remove it after the next request.
Route::post('/store', function () {
Session::flash('message', 'Data stored successfully');
// ...
});
5. HTTPS or Secure Environment
If you are working in a secure environment (HTTPS), Laravel sets the “secure” parameter in the session configuration to true. Make sure your server properly handles HTTPS requests and cookies.
'secure' => true,
By following these steps and ensuring proper configuration and usage, your Laravel session data should be maintained after a redirect.