I am attempting to save a related model (Access.php) from my AuthenticationController on login

AuthenticationController uses User model, relationship is User hasMany Access records so wondering what is the best way to do so?

I am used to other frameworks where I would chain the models like $this->User->Access->saveUserAccess($auth_id);

I can bypass and simply use DB::table('access')->insert([myData => xxx]); But is there a correct way? Best way?

Since we take the time to define the relationships it seems it would be best to use them accordingly.

How can I use the chaining method or similar in Laravel.

Thanks,

Dave