Authentication Template

Overview

This is a template for authentication, featuring session storage, protected routes, and Passport.js integration.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Passport.js with session-based authentication

Features

• User authentication with session handling
• Protected routes for authorized users only
• Secure password management
• MongoDB integration

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository

git clone <repository-url>
cd authentication-template

2. Install Dependencies

# Install client dependencies
cd client
npm install

# Install server dependencies
cd ../server
npm install

3. Environment Configuration

Create a .env file in the server directory and update the MongoDB connection string:

MONGO_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
SESSION_SECRET=your_secret_key

4. Run the Application

Start the Server

cd server
npm start

Start the Client

cd client
npm run dev

Usage

• Users can sign up and log in securely.
• Protected routes require authentication.
• Sessions persist across page reloads.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.