README.md

Graphical Password Authentication

Introduction

Graphical Password Authentication is a Django-based web application that provides a graphical approach to user authentication. Users authenticate using graphical patterns instead of traditional text-based passwords, enhancing security and user experience.

Technologies Used

• Backend: Django (Python)
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Database: SQLite

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or later
• pip (Python package manager)
• Virtual environment (recommended)

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/vinay-s36/GraphicalPasswordAuthentication.git
   cd GraphicalPasswordAuthentication

2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate # On Windows, use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install Dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Set Up the Database

   python manage.py makemigrations
   python manage.py migrate

5. Configure Environment variables

• Copy the .env.example file to .env:

  cp .env.example .env

• Open the .env file and add your email credentials:

   EMAIL_USER='username'
   EMAIL_PASS='password'

  Replace username, password with your email credentials.

6. Run the Development Server

   python manage.py runserver

   Access the application at http://127.0.0.1:8000/.