Authentication

Authentication Flows

The application supports distinct login flows for Users and Administrators, along with a comprehensive registration process.

Login Pages

• User Login (/login): Standard email/password login for voters.
• Admin Login (/admin-login): Dedicated login portal for system administrators.

Both forms use the AuthContext to store the received JWT and user details upon successful authentication.

Registration

The Registration page (/register) is a multi-step form that captures:

1. Personal Details: Name, Email, Phone, DOB, Gender.
2. Address: Full address details.
3. Identity Verification:
   • Aadhar Number
   • Voter ID Number
   • Profile Photo: Users must provide a photo for future face verification.

Route Protection

The PrivateRoute component ensures security by checking:

1. Is Authenticated: Is there a valid JWT?
2. Role Authorization: Does the user have the required role (USER or ADMIN) for the requested route?

If checks fail, the user is redirected to the appropriate login page.