proLogInWithPassword -> /pro/dashboard * -> they are authenticated in... see the home dashboard... logout button to -> /login */ Route::get('login', 'LoginController@showLoginForm')->name('login'); Route::post('login', 'LoginController@login'); Route::post('logout', 'LoginController@logout')->name('logout'); Route::middleware('pro.auth')->group(function () { Route::get('/', 'HomeController@showIndex')->name('home'); });