# Detect first time user

**URL:** <https://community.thunkable.com/t/detect-first-time-user/3302945>\
**Category:** Questions about Thunkable X\
**Tags:** beginner\
**Created:** [October 27, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/detect-first-time-user/3302945 "2024-10-27T00:26:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![ioannis](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.thunkable.com/ioannis/32/146956_2.png) [@ioannis](https://community.thunkable.com/u/ioannis)\
**Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:24pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/detect-first-time-user/3302945/2 "2024-10-29T12:24:08Z")

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Hi @shon , welcome to Thunkable! 🎉

You could use a stored variable. For more information please check this video: [Authenticating users with Firebase (with video tutorial) - Tutorials and DIY Guides / Staff Made Tutorials - Community](https://community.thunkable.com/t/authenticating-users-with-firebase-with-video-tutorial/2687824)

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