Identifying Lovable backend: Lovable Cloud or Supabase
Last edited: 11/4/2025
Overview
When you create a project in Lovable, your app’s backend can be connected to one of two options:
- Lovable Cloud — The backend (Supabase instance) is managed entirely by Lovable.
- Your own Supabase project — The backend is a Supabase project you created and manage directly in your Supabase Dashboard.
Knowing which backend your project uses helps you understand where your database, API keys, and configuration are managed.
How to identify your backend
In the Lovable interface, click the Cloud icon on the top bar of your project editor. This section shows which backend your project is currently connected to.
The Cloud icon appears for all projects, regardless of which backend type you're using. Click it to see your actual backend configuration.
Once you open the Cloud settings, you see one of two interfaces depending on your backend type:
Lovable Cloud backend
If the page shows a menu and screens to manage your Database tables, and Users from within Lovable (similar to the screenshot below), then your backend is managed by Lovable Cloud.
Your Supabase instance in this case is owned and managed by Lovable, not by your personal Supabase account. You won’t see this project in your Supabase Dashboard, and you won’t have access to service role keys or direct database URLs.
Connected Supabase backend
If the page displays the Supabase icon, your Supabase project name, and some links that direct you to the Supabase Dashboard (similar to the screenshot below), then your Lovable project is connected to a Supabase project you manage directly.
Summary
| Backend Type | Managed By | Appears in Supabase Dashboard | Service Role / DB Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovable Cloud | Lovable | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Own Supabase Project | You | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |