Question

I have a user model that has a few different types, i.e. there is a user attribute that is set as either a usertype1, usertype2, or usertype3. How can I route the user to a different page based on the user type? I am using devise for authentication.

Answer 1

If you want to redirect the user after logging in then check this devise wiki. The specific code is

# app/controllers/application_controller.rb

def after_sign_in_path_for(resource)
  if usertype1?
    some_url
  elsif usertype2?
    another_url
  elsif usertype3?
    some_other_url
  end
end

But if what you’re looking for is more generic then that you probably want to define roles and give users access to certain parts of the site based on their roles – also known as authorization. For that I’d recommend using cancan. You can also watch the railscast episode if you want more info.

Edit:

See also this so question