User Authentication and Role Management System in PHP

This repository provides a simple yet effective User Authentication and Role Management System in PHP that relies on the file system for data storage. This system is designed to help developers implement user authentication, authorization, and role management in their PHP web applications without the need for a database.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Requirements
• Installation
• Role Management
• License

Features

• User Registration: Allowing users to create new accounts.
• User Login: Authenticating users with their credentials.
• Role Management: Assigning different roles to users (e.g., admin, moderator, user).
• Access Control: Restricting access to specific parts of the application based on user roles.
• Secure Password Storage: Hashing and salting user passwords for security.
• Session Management: Keeping users logged in across multiple pages.
• Logout: Allowing users to log out of their accounts.
• Profile Management: Users can update their profile information.
• Forgot Password: Password reset functionality for users.
• Email Confirmation: Sending confirmation emails for user account activation.
• CAPTCHA Integration: Protecting against automated bots during registration and login.

Requirements

• PHP 7 or higher

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your web server directory:

   git clone https://github.com/seo-asif/User-Authentication-and-Role-Management-System-PHP.git

Role Management

To manage user roles and access control, follow these steps:

1. Use the Role model to create and manage roles for your application.

2. Assign roles to users during registration or when updating their profile.

3. Implement access control in your application by checking the user's role and permissions.

Security Considerations

• Ensure that your server and application are configured securely. Consult security best practices for your web server and PHP environment.

• Always validate and sanitize user input to prevent security vulnerabilities.

• Implement secure password hashing and follow best practices for password management.

• Keep your application and dependencies up-to-date to patch any security vulnerabilities.

License

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

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Feel free to use this repository as a starting point for adding user authentication and role management to your PHP web applications without the need for a database. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to open an issue or reach out to the maintainers.