Lovable App Security Checklist
Before launching your Lovable app, verify these critical items: RLS enabled on all Supabase tables, no hardcoded secrets in your code, service role key used only in Edge Functions, Security View reviewed, and authentication configured with email confirmation enabled.
Why this matters
Lovable generates complete apps including frontend, backend, and database — but the AI does not always configure security correctly. A systematic checklist ensures you catch the gaps before users encounter them.
What's at stake
Launching a Lovable app without checking security can expose user data, leak API keys, and damage your reputation before you even get real feedback.
Your checklist.
RLS is enabled on every Supabase table with user data
CriticalRun this SQL in the Supabase SQL Editor: SELECT tablename, rowsecurity FROM pg_tables WHERE schemaname = 'public'; Any table showing false needs RLS enabled immediately.
RLS policies use auth.uid() for user identification
CriticalNever trust client-provided user IDs. Use auth.uid() in all RLS policies to ensure users can only access their own data.
Service role key is only used in Edge Functions
CriticalThe service role key bypasses all RLS. Search your codebase for the key string — if it appears in any frontend file or component, move it to an Edge Function immediately.
All API keys are stored in Lovable Secrets
CriticalUse Lovable's Secrets storage for every API key. Access them through Edge Functions. Never paste keys directly in code or in the chat interface.
Security View shows no Error-severity issues
ImportantOpen the Security View in your Lovable project. Address all Error-severity findings before publishing. Warning-severity items should be reviewed but may not block launch.
Authentication is configured with email confirmation
ImportantIf your app requires user accounts, enable email confirmation in Supabase Auth settings. Consider enabling the Password HIBP Check for leaked password detection.
On-demand security review has been run
RecommendedPrompt Lovable with "review my app's security" to trigger a full codebase analysis. Review the generated report and address all recommendations.
CORS is restricted to your domains only
RecommendedIf your app uses API endpoints, verify CORS is configured to allow only your trusted domains. Never use wildcard (*) in production.
Automated security verification for your Lovable app
- One-click security audit that covers all checklist items
- Continuous monitoring for security regressions after launch
- Public security badge proving your app passed verification
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Frequently asked questions.
Run it before every deployment and after adding any feature that handles user data, authentication, or external API integrations. Also run it if you add new Supabase tables.
Lovable has a Security View that scans for common issues and warns about hardcoded keys. However, it does not automatically enable RLS or configure auth. You must verify these yourself.
Enabling RLS on all Supabase tables. Without RLS, your entire database is publicly readable through the API. This single check prevents the most common and most damaging vulnerability in Lovable apps.
No. Even sharing with a few friends means your app is accessible on the internet. A friend could share the link, or bots could discover it. The critical items (RLS, secrets, service role key) should always be checked.