Elect-Echo is a secure and user-friendly voting system designed to ensure fair and transparent voting processes. The system leverages modern web technologies to provide a seamless experience for both users and administrators.

Features

• One-Time Voting: Each user is allowed to vote only once to maintain the integrity of the voting process.
• Secure Authentication: Utilizes JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure authentication.
• Encrypted Passwords: User passwords are securely stored using Bcrypt.
• Real-Time Updates: Votes are updated in real-time using React.js.
• Secure: Only admins can see all of votes.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React.js , Tailwind
• Backend: Node.js , Express.js
• Database: MongoDB Atlas
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
• Password Encryption: Bcrypt

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• React.js
• MongoDB Atlas account
• dotenv
• Express.js
• Mongoose

Usage

Users

• Register: Users can register by providing a valid Aadhar-Number and password.
• Login: Registered users can log in using their credentials.
• Vote: Once logged in, users can cast their vote. The system ensures that each user can vote only once.

Admins

• Dashboard: Admins have access to a dashboard where they can monitor the voting process.
• Manage Users: Admins can manage user accounts, including resetting passwords and deleting accounts.
• View Results: Admins can view real-time voting results and generate reports.

Security

• JWT Authentication: Ensures that only authenticated users can access the voting system.
• Bcrypt Password Hashing: Passwords are hashed using Bcrypt before being stored in the database, ensuring that even if the database is compromised, the passwords remain secure.
• One-Time Voting: The system enforces a one-time voting rule, preventing multiple votes from the same user.