User Authentication System

This is a Java-based web application implementing a simple user authentication system using servlets. It provides basic functionalities for user registration, login, and session management.

Features

• User Registration: Allows users to create new accounts with a unique username and a securely hashed password.
• User Login: Provides authentication using stored credentials, granting access upon successful login.
• Session Management: Maintains user sessions for authenticated users.

Technologies Used

• Java Servlets
• MySQL Database
• BCrypt for password hashing

Project Structure

• src/ - Contains the Java servlets and backend logic.
• webapp/ - Includes HTML, CSS, and frontend resources.
• database/ - SQL scripts for database setup and schema.

Setup Instructions

1. Database Configuration:

   • Create a MySQL database and execute the provided SQL scripts (database/setup.sql).
   • Update DB_URL, DB_USER, and DB_PASSWORD in the servlets accordingly.

2. Project Setup:

   • Clone the repository.
   • Import the project into your preferred Java IDE.

3. Run the Application:

   • Deploy the project on a servlet container (e.g., Apache Tomcat).
   • Access the application via the browser at http://localhost:8080/UserAuth.

Usage

• Access the login and registration functionality via the respective HTML pages.
• Test the user authentication flow by registering a new user and then logging in.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests with improvements or additional features.