🌐 Auth-Nexus 🔐

The Ultimate Authentication Solution

Auth-Nexus is a modern MERN stack authentication system designed with security, efficiency, and user experience in mind. From OTP-based verification to JWT-secured sessions, it has everything to ensure seamless authentication.

🚀 Live Demo

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✨ Key Highlights

🔒 Authentication

• 📧 Signup with OTP Verification: Ensuring secure onboarding.
• 🔑 JWT-based Login: Access your account securely.
• 🚪 Logout: Easy and secure session termination.

📤 Email Features

• ✅ Account Verification Emails: Verify with just a click.
• 📬 Welcome Email Template: Personal touch after verification.
• 🔄 Password Reset Link: Forgot your password? We've got you covered.

🔐 Security Features

• 🛡️ Password Encryption: Using bcrypt for top-notch security.
• 🔑 Token Management: Powered by crypto and jsonwebtoken.
• 🌍 CORS-Enabled API: Secure cross-origin data exchange.

💻 Frontend Features

• 📄 Responsive Pages: Signup, Login, OTP Verification, Email Verification, and Forgot Password.
• 🛠️ Protected Dashboard: Accessible only to authenticated users.
• ⚡ Seamless Integration: Smooth backend communication.

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🖼️ Screenshots

🔑 Signup Page

📧 OTP Verification Page

📧 OTP from Email

🔓 Login Page

🎉 Welcome Success Email

👩‍💻 Dashboard

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TailwindCSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Email Service: Mailtrap
• Packages: bcrypt, cors, crypto, jsonwebtoken

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/MohammedJawwad/Auth-Nexus.git
cd auth-nexus

2. Install Dependencies

Backend:

cd backend
npm install

Frontend:

cd ../frontend
npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the backend directory with the following:

MONGO_URI=<Your MongoDB connection string>  
JWT_SECRET=<Your JWT secret>  
MAILTRAP_USER=<Your Mailtrap user>  
MAILTRAP_PASS=<Your Mailtrap password>  

4. Run the Application

Start the Backend:

cd backend
npm start

Start the Frontend:

cd ../frontend
npm start

5. Open the app in your browser: http://localhost:3000