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How to Build a REST API with Laravel and Sanctum

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March 18, 2026 1 min read 907 views
How to Build a REST API with Laravel and Sanctum

Building Secure APIs with Laravel Sanctum

In this tutorial, we will walk through building a fully functional REST API using Laravel 12 with Sanctum for authentication.

Prerequisites

  • PHP 8.2+
  • Composer
  • MySQL or SQLite

Follow along as we build a complete API from scratch.