In Webflow, it is possible to display the user's name on a page after they have logged in. However, it is true that Webflow does not provide direct access to logged-in user sessions and information out of the box.
To achieve the desired functionality, you can use a third-party tool or integration to handle user authentication and manage logged-in user sessions. One popular option is to integrate Webflow with a service like Firebase Authentication or Memberstack.
Here's a general outline of how you can make the user's name appear on the home page after login using Firebase Authentication:
1. Set up Firebase Authentication: Create a Firebase project and configure the authentication method you prefer, such as email/password, Google, or Facebook login.
2. Integrate Firebase with Webflow: Link Webflow to your Firebase project by adding the Firebase JavaScript SDK to your project. This will enable you to interact with the authentication system and retrieve user information.
3. Set up login functionality: Create a login form on your website using Webflow's built-in form component or custom code. When a user submits the form, you can use Firebase Authentication to verify their credentials and log them in.
4. Store user information: After a successful login, you can store the user's information in either the Firebase Authentication user object or a separate Firebase Firestore database. This way, you can access it later.
5. Display the user's name on the home page: On the home page, you can use JavaScript to fetch the logged-in user's information from Firebase and dynamically update the webpage to display their name.
Regarding the fitness management site scenario, if you want coaches to view a list of athletes associated with their user ID only, you may need to implement additional logic and database structure. This could involve using a third-party tool or service to manage user roles and access control.
For example, you might use a backend-as-a-service platform like Firebase Firestore or a custom server to store user and athlete information. Coaches would have a relationship with their associated athletes, and you can query the database to fetch only the athletes associated with a specific coach's user ID.
In summary, while Webflow doesn't offer direct access to user sessions and information, you can leverage third-party tools and integrations like Firebase Authentication to achieve user login functionality, display the user's name on pages, and implement custom logic for access control in scenarios like a fitness management site.