FlutterFlow Firestore Permission Error in Run Mode
Quick answer
If the error appears only in run mode, review Firestore rules and trace the widget named in the error.
Most likely fix: Review rules
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Review rules
- Open the Firestore rules and check the rule for the collection
- Redeploy from Firestore > Settings
Did this fix it?2. Find the widget
- Rename the widget named in the error so it is easier to trace
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
A permission error shows in run mode preview only.
Why it happens
- Firestore rules too strict for the query
- Signed-out session in preview
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