Welcome to your first Supabase project! This section will guide you through the essential steps to get your project up and running. We'll cover creating a new project, understanding its core components, and connecting your application to it. Think of this as your launchpad into the exciting world of Supabase!
The very first step is to create a new Supabase project. This is where all your data, authentication, and other backend services will live. It's a quick and straightforward process.
- Sign up or log in to your Supabase account at supabase.com.
- Click the 'New Project' button on your dashboard.
- Give your project a name (e.g., 'MyFirstSupabaseApp').
- Choose a region for your project. It's generally best to pick a region close to your users for optimal performance.
- Set a strong password for your database. You'll need this for connecting your application. Keep it secure!
- Click 'Create New Project'.
Once your project is created, you'll be taken to your project's dashboard. This is your central hub for managing everything. Let's take a quick look at the key areas you'll interact with:
graph TD
A[Supabase Project Dashboard] --> B(Database)
A --> C(Authentication)
A --> D(Storage)
A --> E(Functions)
A --> F(Project Settings)
The 'Database' section is where you'll define your tables, manage data, and write SQL queries. 'Authentication' handles user sign-up, sign-in, and management. 'Storage' allows you to store files, and 'Functions' lets you write serverless functions. 'Project Settings' contains essential configuration details.