Build a Secure User Authentication System using Node.js

This project provides a fully functional Login, Register, and Logout system built with Node.js. It aims to offer a secure and robust user authentication system that can be integrated into various web applications.It aims to offer a secure and robust user authentication system that can be integrated into various web applications.

Features

• User Registration: Allows users to create a new account with a secure password.
• User Login: Enables users to log in to the application using their registered credentials.
• User Logout: Provides a secure way for users to log out of the application.
• Password Encryption: Ensures all user passwords are properly hashed and encrypted for security.
• Session Management: Utilizes Passport for managing user sessions.

Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up the project locally.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• npm

Configuration

1. Download or clone the repository to your local machine.

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd user-authentication-system

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

4. Create a .env file in the root directory of the project and add the following environment variables:

   PORT=3000
   SESSION_SECRET=your_secret_key

   Make sure to replace your_secret_key with a strong secret key for session management.

Running the Application

1. Start the application:

   npm start

2. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Register: Visit /register to create a new account.
• Login: Visit /login to log in with your credentials.
• Logout: Click the logout button to end the session.

Security Considerations

• All passwords are hashed using bcryptjs to ensure they are stored securely.
• Sessions are managed using secure cookies to prevent unauthorized access.

Documentation

For further details on the technologies used in this project, refer to the following documentation:

• Node.js Documentation
• Express Documentation
• Passport Documentation
• bcryptjs Documentation
• express-session Documentation
• express-validator Documentation
• MySQL Documentation

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.