/**
* Create a new user instance after a valid registration.
*
* @param array $data
* @return User
*/
protected function create(array $data)
{
$verification_token = str_random(50);
$user = User::create(['username' => $data['username'], 'email' => $data['email'], 'password' => bcrypt($data['password']), 'verification_token' => $verification_token]);
Profile::create(['user_id' => $user->id, 'firstname' => $data['firstname'], 'lastname' => $data['lastname'], 'gender' => $data['gender']]);
Event::fire(new UserRegistered($user));
return $user;
}
public function confirm($verification_token)
{
if (!$verification_token) {
throw new Exception("Invalid Confirmation Code", 1);
}
$user = User::where('verification_token', '=', $verification_token)->first();
if (!$user) {
throw new Exception("Invalid Confirmation Code", 1);
}
$user->status = 'active';
$user->verification_token = null;
$user->save();
Flash::overlay('You have successfully verified your account.', 'Congratulations');
return redirect('auth/login');
}
