Express.js Authentication App

This is a simple Express.js application for user authentication with session management. It allows users to register, login, and logout.

Features

• User Registration: Users can register with their name, email, and password.
• User Login: Registered users can login using their email and password.
• Session Management: User sessions are managed using the express-session middleware.
• Password Hashing: User passwords are hashed using bcrypt before being stored in the database.
• Middleware: Includes custom middleware for IP logging and requiring login for accessing certain routes.

Prerequisites

Before running this application, make sure you have the following installed:

• Node.js
• MongoDB (running locally or accessible via URI)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository_url>

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure MongoDB:

   Update the MongoDB connection URI in the DBConnector function call in connections.js to connect to your MongoDB database.

Usage

1. Start the server:

   npm start

2. Access the application:

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

3. Use the application:

   • Register: Click on the "Register" link to create a new account.
   • Login: After registration, login with your email and password.
   • Dashboard: Once logged in, you will be redirected to the dashboard where you can see your name.

4. Logout:

   To logout, click on the "Logout" link.

Folder Structure

• connections.js: Contains MongoDB connection setup.
• models/model.js: Defines the User model schema.
• middleWares/Iplogger.js: Middleware for logging IP addresses.
• middleWares/requireLogin.js: Middleware for requiring login to access certain routes.
• public: Contains static files (e.g., CSS, images).
• views: Contains EJS templates for rendering HTML views.
• app.js: Main entry point of the application.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or bug fixes, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

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

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