Initial Supabase Setup

To connect your React Native app to your database and authentication system, you need to set up a Supabase project and link your API keys.

1. Create a Project

1. Log in to Supabase.
2. Click on New Project and select your organization.
3. Enter a name for your project, generate a secure database password, and choose the region closest to your target audience.
4. Click Create new project. (Note: It usually takes 2-3 minutes for the database to be provisioned).

2. Get Your Environment Variables

Once your project is ready, you need to grab two specific keys for your mobile app's .env file.

1. In your Supabase dashboard's left sidebar, go to Project Settings (the gear icon at the bottom).
2. Click on API under the Configuration section.
3. Copy the Project URL and paste it into your .env file:

EXPO_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=[https://your-project.supabase.co](https://your-project.supabase.co)

4. Right below it, copy the anon / public key and paste it as well:

EXPO_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_long_anon_key_here

⚠️ Security Warning: Never copy or use the service_role key in your mobile application. It bypasses all Row Level Security (RLS) policies and gives full admin access to your database!