Supabase

How to Build a CRM with Supabase

Create a powerful CRM backend with Supabase's database, authentication, and real-time features

Intermediate
4-6 hours

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Supabase account
Basic SQL knowledge
Frontend framework of choice

What You Will Build

A CRM backend with contact tables, relationships, user authentication, and real-time updates

Key Features

PostgreSQL database
User authentication
Row-level security
Real-time subscriptions
API auto-generation

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your crm with Supabase.

1

Set up your database schema

Create tables for contacts, deals, activities, and users

2

Configure relationships

Link contacts to deals and activities with foreign keys

3

Add authentication

Set up user sign-up and login with Supabase Auth

4

Implement row-level security

Ensure users only see their own data

5

Enable real-time

Subscribe to changes for live updates

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Forgetting to enable RLS
Not indexing frequently queried columns
Overcomplicating the schema

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add edge functions for automation
Implement file storage for attachments
Build a mobile app

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