---
title: Checkbox column
---

## Introduction

The checkbox column allows you to render a checkbox inside the table, which can be used to update that database record without needing to open a new page or a modal:

```php
use Filament\Tables\Columns\CheckboxColumn;

CheckboxColumn::make('is_admin')
```

<AutoScreenshot name="tables/columns/checkbox/simple" alt="Checkbox column" />

## Lifecycle hooks

Hooks may be used to execute code at various points within the checkbox's lifecycle:

```php
CheckboxColumn::make()
    ->beforeStateUpdated(function ($record, $state) {
        // Runs before the state is saved to the database.
    })
    ->afterStateUpdated(function ($record, $state) {
        // Runs after the state is saved to the database.
    })
```

## Security

### Authorization

Checkbox columns do not automatically check model policies. Without an authorization check, users can update the column for records accessible through the table query, even if the record's `update()` policy denies access to its edit page. Use `disabled()` with your authorization logic, for example `disabled(fn ($record) => $record->user_id !== auth()->id())`. Filament checks this condition on the server before saving.

Check permission for the specific attribute being changed, especially sensitive attributes such as administrator access. If the column updates a related model or pivot, authorize that operation too. Alternatively, use a resource edit page or a policy-backed `EditAction` to apply the resource's edit authorization.