Authify

Authify is a authentication system built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). It provides features for managing user authentication, including email verification with OTP, password management, and a user dashboard.

Features

• Signup Endpoint: Allows users to register a new account.
• Email Verification: Sends an OTP (One-Time Password) to the user's email for account verification, ensuring the validity of the email address.
• Login: Securely authenticates users with their credentials.
• Logout: Logs users out of their accounts.
• Forgot Password: Initiates the process to reset the password, including sending reset email to the user.
• Reset Password: Enables users to set a new password through a secure link sent to their email.
• Dashboard: Provides a user dashboard where users can view their account details, including last login time.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Node.js and Express
• Database: MongoDB

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory:

MONGO_URI=your_mongo_uri
PORT=5000
JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
NODE_ENV=development

MAILTRAP_TOKEN=your_mailtrap_token
MAILTRAP_ENDPOINT=https://send.api.mailtrap.io/

CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:5173