Basic Login System

This is a basic login system built with Node.js and Express, connected to a MySQL database. It provides functionalities for user registration, login, and account deletion.

Features

• User Registration: Allows new users to register with a username, password, and email. Only valid email formats are accepted (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo).
• User Login: Allows users to log in with their username and password.
• Account Deletion: Allows users to delete their own account by providing their username and password.
• Token Authentication: Implements token-based authentication to secure user sessions.
• Password Encryption: Uses Argon2 for password hashing to enhance security.
• Authorization: Ensures that users can only perform actions on their own accounts.
• Protected Routes: Certain routes are protected and require a valid token for access.
• Token Verification: Validates tokens to ensure secure access to protected routes.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment for server-side code.
• Express: Framework for building web applications.
• MySQL: Relational database management system.
• Argon2: Password hashing algorithm.
• JWT (JSON Web Tokens): For authentication and session management.
• dotenv: For loading environment variables from a .env file.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ThiagoHG1/login-api.git
   cd login-api
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Configure environment variables:

   PORT=3000
   HOST=host
   USER=user
   PASSWORD=password
   DATABASE=database
   SECRET_KEY=your-strong-secret-key
   

4. Start the server:

   npm start
   

Releases

You can find the release history and download the latest versions of this project from the Releases page.

• Account Deletion: Allows users to delete their account by providing their username and password.