Can’t Access Supabase Project When Using Lovable Cloud
Problem
Your Lovable project has Lovable Cloud enabled, and you’re trying to connect directly to your Supabase project.
However, you don’t see the project listed on your Supabase Dashboard, or you’re unable to access it through your Supabase account.
Why this occurs
When you create a project connected to Lovable Cloud, the underlying Supabase instance is provisioned and managed entirely by Lovable.
These projects are not owned by your Supabase account, so they don’t appear on your Supabase Dashboard or be accessible using your Supabase credentials.
How to diagnose
You might be affected by this if:
- You recently created a project on Lovable and enabled the backend from the chat interface. By default, the Lovable platform uses Lovable Cloud for backend hosting.
- You see Supabase references in your project’s configuration but can’t access the project from your Supabase Dashboard.
- The project ID or credentials used in your Lovable setup don’t match any project under your Supabase account.
How to fix
There is no automated way to transfer a Supabase project from Lovable Cloud to your own Supabase account.
However, you can manually clone your project backend and migrate your data following Lovable’s official guide: Self-Hosting Guide (Lovable Docs)
This process allows you to create a new Supabase project under your own account and connect it independently.
[!NOTE] There are certain limitations described in Lovable’s documentation, so review the guide carefully before proceeding.
How to prevent
If you want direct access to your Supabase project from the start, make sure to:
- Avoid enabling Lovable Cloud if you plan to manage your Supabase project independently.
- Create your project directly from the Supabase Dashboard and then manually connect your Lovable project to your Supabase project, or start your Lovable project already connected to your own Supabase project from the beginning.
Additional resources
For more information, read the Lovable Cloud FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I get access to the Supabase SQL editor when using Lovable Cloud?
No. Projects running on Lovable Cloud use a managed Supabase backend that doesn’t provide direct SQL editor access through supabase.com/dashboard.
Why doesn’t my Supabase project appear on my dashboard?
Lovable Cloud projects are owned and managed by Lovable, not by your personal Supabase account. They won’t show up on your dashboard.
Can I disconnect my project from Lovable Cloud and connect it to my own Supabase account?
Once Lovable Cloud is enabled for a project, it cannot be disconnected or switched to an external Supabase connection.
However, you can create a new Supabase project under your own account and migrate your data by following Lovable’s Project Migration Guide.
I can’t get my database URL to connect from an external tool (like BI tools or Postgres connectors).
External connections are not supported when your project runs on Lovable Cloud.
I can’t get my service role key to integrate an external service (like n8n or Make.com).
Service role and API keys are not accessible for Lovable Cloud–managed projects.
If you need to integrate with external automation or API-based tools, you’ll need to create and manage your own Supabase project, then connect Lovable to it directly.