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Authentication

Purpose

Define user login and registration.

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Supported Methods

Users should be able to:

Email Registration

Create account using:

• Email.
• Password.
• Confirmation.

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OAuth Registration/Login

Support:

• Google.
• Microsoft.

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Expected Behaviour

If OAuth user does not exist:

Create account automatically.

Example:

User clicks:

"Continue with Google"

↓

Authenticate

↓

No account exists

↓

Create account

↓

Login

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Password Requirements

Support:

• Secure hashing.
• Password reset.
• Password change.

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Authentication UX

Users should have:

• Clear errors.
• Loading states.
• Recovery options.

Avoid:

"Authentication failed"

without explanation.