Since you are using Laravel 8, here are some specific steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the session storage issue you are facing:
1. Check Session Configuration:
- In Laravel 8, session configuration is typically found in the
config/session.php
file. Make sure the session driver is set correctly. The default driver is usually "file".
2. Verify Session Path:
- Check the
config/session.php
file to ensure that the session file path is configured correctly. By default, session files are stored in the
storage/framework/sessions
directory.
3. Verify File Permissions:
- Ensure that the
storage/framework/sessions
directory and its files have the correct permissions for the web server to read and write. You can set the permissions using the
chmod
command.
4. Clear Cache:
- Sometimes, clearing the Laravel cache can resolve session-related issues. You can clear the cache by running the following artisan command:
5. Clear Config Cache:
- If you have previously cached the config, it's a good idea to clear the config cache as well:
6. Check Environment Configuration:
- Verify that your Laravel environment configuration (e.g., [.env](<URL>) file) is correctly set up, especially the
APP_URL
and
SESSION_DOMAIN
variables.
7. Verify Session Usage:
- Check how sessions are being used in your application code. Make sure that sessions are being started and accessed correctly in your controllers and views.
8. Error Logging:
- Enable detailed error logging in Laravel to get more information about the issue. You can check the
storage/logs
directory for Laravel log files.
By following these steps and carefully reviewing your session configuration and file permissions, you should be able to resolve the session storage issue in your Laravel 8 application. If you continue to encounter problems, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.