Laravel validation checkbox

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I am using the laravel register function to register a user. I added a checkbox where the user needs to accept the terms and conditions. I only want the user to register when the checkbox is checked. Can I use the 'required' validation in laravel? This is my validation function:

 return Validator::make($data, [
        'firstName' => 'required|max:255',
        'lastName' => 'required|max:255',
        'email' => 'required|email|max:255|unique:users',
        'password' => 'required|confirmed|min:6',
        'checkbox' =>'required',
    ]);

When I use the function like this, laravel gives the required error for the checkbox even if it is checked.

This is the html of the checkbox

<input type="checkbox" name="checkbox" id="option" value="{{old('option')}}"><label for="option"><span></span> <p>Ik ga akkoord met de <a href="#">algemene voorwaarden</a></p></label>

I hope you guys can help me!

What does your form look like? Did you check the actual post data in dev tools? Probably the html is wrong so the data isnt being posted. Top tip - if you are using a modern IDE, install xdebug and set a breakpoint — Steve
– Steve, Commented May 20, 2016 at 11:25
It will work, just be sure the input value will not be an empty string or false. And 'checkbox' =>'required' is ok as long as the key is the value of the input name attribute. — Calin Blaga
– Calin Blaga, Commented May 20, 2016 at 11:40
Thanks man! Can you post this as an answer? This way I can accept it and upote it — Sander Van Keer
– Sander Van Keer, Commented May 20, 2016 at 11:45

SnakeDrak · Accepted Answer · 2019-03-26 09:27:36Z

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Use the accepted rule.

The field under validation must be yes, on, 1, or true. This is useful for validating "Terms of Service" acceptance.

Sample for your case:

 return Validator::make($data, [
    'firstName' => 'required|max:255',
    'lastName' => 'required|max:255',
    'email' => 'required|email|max:255|unique:users',
    'password' => 'required|confirmed|min:6',
    'checkbox' =>'accepted'
]);

edited Mar 26, 2019 at 9:27

answered May 20, 2016 at 11:36

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Ramon Bakker Over a year ago

This is the correct answer for Terms of Service checkboxes.

Henrikh Over a year ago

This bypassed the server-side terms accepting validation if post is made manually. The solution is to put accepted first then required.

Calin Blaga · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-20 11:49:47Z

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It will work, just be sure the input value will not be an empty string or false. And 'checkbox' =>'required' is ok as long as the key is the value of the input name attribute.

answered May 20, 2016 at 11:49

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Tschallacka · Accepted Answer · 2017-11-14 08:45:50Z

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I just had a big frustration, because the code i'm using returns the checkbox value as a boolean value.

If you have a similar situation you can use the following rule:

[
 'checkbox_field' => 'required|in:1',
]

answered Nov 14, 2017 at 8:45

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Yasin Patel · Accepted Answer · 2016-05-20 11:43:20Z

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Use required_without_all for checkbox :

return Validator::make($data, [
        'firstName' => 'required|max:255',
        'lastName' => 'required|max:255',
        'email' => 'required|email|max:255|unique:users',
        'password' => 'required|confirmed|min:6',
        'checkbox' =>'required_without_all',
    ]);

Refer : https://laravel.com/docs/5.1/validation#available-validation-rules

answered May 20, 2016 at 11:43

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V. Bozz Sep 21 at 13:36

I know this is an old question, but why do you suggest "required_without_all:foo,bar,..."? I mean, the documentation says «The field under validation must be present only when all of the other specified fields are not present.» so it seems an unrelated use case, not for general checkboxes.

user20717046 · Accepted Answer · 2022-12-07 19:06:34Z

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public function store(Request $request)
    {
        $datos=$request->validate([
            'name'        =>'required|max:60',
            'descrip'   =>'nullable|max:255',
            'finish'    =>'nullable', //this is the checkbox
            'urgent'      =>'required|numeric|min:0|max:2',
            'limit'  =>'required|date-format:Y-m-d\TH:i'
        ]);

        
        if(isset($datos['finish'])){
            if ($datos['finish']=="on"){
                $datos['finish']=1;
            }
        }else{
            $datos['finish']=0;
        }
        $tarea=Tarea::create($datos);
        return redirect()->route('tarea.index');

    }

answered Dec 7, 2022 at 19:06

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KargWare Over a year ago

Can you share a bit "text" with your code?

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