Epic User Story

I. Overview

As a part of [Your Company Name]'s commitment to enhancing user experience and security, this user story focuses on implementing a robust authentication and authorization system. By providing users with a seamless and secure login process, [Your Company Name] aims to improve user satisfaction and safeguard sensitive information.

II. User Persona/Role

As a user of [Your Company Name]'s platform, I want to securely authenticate and access my account to utilize its features and services.

III. User Story/Statement

As a [user], I want to be able to register for a new account, securely log in using my credentials, recover my password if forgotten, and manage my account settings with ease.

IV. Acceptance Criteria/Requirements

User Registration:

• Users should be able to register for a new account by providing their email address and creating a password.

• The registration form should include validation checks for email format and password strength.

• Upon successful registration, users should receive a confirmation email to verify their account.

User Login:

• Registered users should be able to log in securely using their email address and password.

• The login process should include mechanisms to prevent brute-force attacks and unauthorized access.

• Failed login attempts should trigger appropriate error messages and provide guidance for resolution.

Password Recovery:

• Users should have the ability to recover their password if forgotten by requesting a password reset.

• A password reset link should be sent to the user's registered email address.

• Password reset functionality should be secure and protect against unauthorized access to accounts.

Account Management:

• Users should be able to manage their account settings, including updating their email address and password.

• Account management features should be intuitive and easily accessible from the user profile dashboard.

• Changes to account settings should be reflected immediately and securely stored in the database.

V. Dependencies

• Integration with a secure authentication service or library.

• Development of front-end interfaces for registration, login, password recovery, and account management.

• Coordination with the design team for UI/UX considerations.

VI. Additional Notes

Security is paramount in implementing authentication and authorization features to protect user data. Continuous testing and refinement are necessary to ensure a seamless and reliable user experience. Feedback from users should be solicited and incorporated to improve the authentication system iteratively.

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