SQLSTATE[42000]: Syntax error or access violation: 1071 Specified key was too long; max key length is 1000 bytes

Error:

SQLSTATE[42000]: Syntax error or access violation: 1071 Specified key was too long; max key length is 1000 bytes. (Connection: mysql, SQL: alter table `permissions` add unique `permissions_name_guard_name_unique`(`name`, `guard_name`))

It's normal to run into SQL errors when you're working with databases. SQLSTATE[42000]: is one of those mistakes that can confuse developers. 1071: The specified key was too long; the maximum key length is 1000 bytes. This error happens when you try to make or change a table with an index that is too big. To keep your database working well and safe, you need to know what this error means and how to fix it. This is a short guide on what causes this error and how to fix it.