Question 1

How to generate an invite code for a specific email with Doorman?

Accepted Answer

Use the for() method in the fluent API, such as Doorman::generate()->for('user@example.com')->make(). This creates a code restricted to that email, as shown in the README examples for email-specific invites.

Question 2

Doorman vs Laravel's built-in gates and policies – which is better for access control?

Accepted Answer

Doorman is optimized for invite-based access with features like expiry and usage limits, while Laravel's gates/policies handle role-based permissions. Choose Doorman for simple gating like private betas, but use gates for complex authorization logic.

Question 3

Can Doorman handle invite codes that never expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes, by default, invites have no expiry unless configured with expiresOn() or expiresIn(). The README shows examples like Doorman::generate()->make() for codes without expiration, offering flexibility for long-term access.

Question 4

How to validate invite codes in Laravel form validation with Doorman?

Accepted Answer

Include the DoormanRule in your validation rules, optionally passing the email. For instance, in a form request, use 'code' => ['required', new DoormanRule($request->email)], as detailed in the validation integration section.

Question 5

Does Doorman support Laravel 11 or newer versions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the README includes a compatibility table showing support for Laravel 11.x with Doorman 9.x and Laravel 12.x with Doorman 10.x. Always check the version constraints when installing via Composer.

Question 6

How to automatically clean up expired invites in Doorman?

Accepted Answer

Run the Artisan command php artisan doorman:cleanup manually or schedule it. The README explains this command removes used and expired invites, helping maintain database efficiency without manual intervention.

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