# Password Reset System

## Overview
Complete forgot password functionality has been implemented for the Flat Line application, allowing users to securely reset their passwords via email verification.

## Components Implemented

### 1. Database Migration
- **File**: `database/migrations/2026_04_02_133811_create_password_reset_tokens_table.php`
- **Table**: `password_reset_tokens`
- **Columns**:
  - `email` (primary key)
  - `token` (hashed)
  - `created_at` (timestamp)

### 2. Routes
Added to `routes/web.php`:
- `GET /forgot-password` → Show forgot password form
- `POST /forgot-password` → Send reset link email
- `GET /reset-password/{token}` → Show reset password form
- `POST /reset-password` → Process password reset

### 3. Controller Methods
Added to `app/Http/Controllers/AuthController.php`:

#### `showForgotForm()`
- Displays the forgot password page

#### `sendResetLink(Request $request, EmailService $emailService)`
- Validates email exists in database
- Generates secure 64-character random token
- Stores hashed token in database
- Sends email with reset link
- Returns success message

#### `showResetForm(Request $request, $token)`
- Displays reset password form with token and email

#### `resetPassword(Request $request)`
- Validates token and email
- Checks token expiration (60 minutes)
- Verifies token hash
- Updates user password
- Deletes used token
- Redirects to login with success message

### 4. Views Created

#### Forgot Password Page
- **File**: `resources/views/auth/forgot-password.blade.php`
- **URL**: `/forgot-password`
- **Features**:
  - Email input field
  - Success/error message display
  - Consistent Flat Line branding
  - Back to sign in link

#### Reset Password Page
- **File**: `resources/views/auth/reset-password.blade.php`
- **URL**: `/reset-password/{token}?email={email}`
- **Features**:
  - Email display (disabled)
  - New password field with strength indicator
  - Confirm password field
  - Password visibility toggle
  - Success/error message display
  - Back to sign in link

### 5. Login Page Updates
- **File**: `resources/views/auth/login.blade.php`
- **Changes**:
  - Updated "Forgot password?" link to route to `/forgot-password`
  - Added success message display for password reset confirmation
  - Added alert box styles (success and error)

## User Flow

1. **User clicks "Forgot password?" on login page**
   - Redirected to `/forgot-password`

2. **User enters email and submits**
   - System validates email exists
   - Generates secure token
   - Sends email with reset link
   - Shows success message

3. **User clicks reset link in email**
   - Link format: `/reset-password/{token}?email={email}`
   - Redirected to reset password form

4. **User enters new password**
   - Password strength indicator shows security level
   - Must confirm password
   - Submits form

5. **System processes reset**
   - Validates token (not expired, matches hash)
   - Updates user password
   - Deletes token
   - Redirects to login with success message

6. **User signs in with new password**
   - Success message displayed on login page
   - User can now access their account

## Security Features

1. **Token Hashing**: Tokens are hashed before storage using bcrypt
2. **Token Expiration**: Reset links expire after 60 minutes
3. **Single Use**: Tokens are deleted after successful password reset
4. **Email Verification**: Only registered email addresses can request resets
5. **Password Requirements**: Enforces Laravel's default password rules (min 8 characters)
6. **CSRF Protection**: All forms include CSRF tokens

## Email Content

The reset email includes:
- Greeting
- Explanation of why they received the email
- Reset link (clickable URL)
- Expiration notice (60 minutes)
- Disclaimer if they didn't request reset
- Flat Line Team signature

## Testing Checklist

- [x] Forgot password link works on login page
- [x] Email validation (must exist in database)
- [x] Reset email sent successfully
- [x] Reset link format correct
- [x] Token expiration works (60 minutes)
- [x] Password strength indicator works
- [x] Password confirmation validation
- [x] Token verification works
- [x] Password successfully updated
- [x] Token deleted after use
- [x] Success message shown on login
- [x] User can login with new password

## Files Modified/Created

### Created:
1. `database/migrations/2026_04_02_133811_create_password_reset_tokens_table.php`
2. `resources/views/auth/forgot-password.blade.php`
3. `resources/views/auth/reset-password.blade.php`
4. `PASSWORD_RESET_SYSTEM.md` (this file)

### Modified:
1. `app/Http/Controllers/AuthController.php` - Added 4 new methods
2. `routes/web.php` - Added 4 new routes
3. `resources/views/auth/login.blade.php` - Updated forgot password link and added success message display

## Notes

- The `password_reset_tokens` table already existed in the database, so no migration was needed
- Email service uses the existing `EmailService` class
- All views maintain consistent Flat Line branding and styling
- Password strength indicator provides real-time feedback
- Mobile responsive design included