Shortify

🔗 Simplify Your URLs

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🚀 Overview

Shortify is a powerful URL shortening service designed to streamline the process of sharing long URLs. It offers a user-friendly interface for creating, managing, and tracking shortened URLs efficiently.

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🌟 Features

• User Authentication: Secure sign up and sign in functionality.
• URL Shortening: Quickly convert long URLs into short, shareable links.
• URL Management: Organize and manage your shortened URLs effectively.
• Click Tracking: Monitor click analytics for each shortened URL.
• QR Code Generation: Generate QR codes for easy mobile sharing.

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🛠️ Installation and Setup

Backend API

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git
   cd your-repo/backend

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables Create a .env file in the backend directory and add the necessary environment variables.

   PORT=3000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

4. Start the backend server

   npm start

Frontend App

1. Navigate to the frontend directory

   cd ../frontend

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Start the frontend server

   npm run dev

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🚀 Usage

• Open the frontend application in your browser (usually at http://localhost:5173).
• Sign up for an account or sign in if you already have one.
• Use the URL shortener form to create shortened URLs effortlessly.
• Manage your URLs from the "My URLs" page with ease.
• View and update your profile from the "Profile" page conveniently.