/online-voting-system

Online Voting System is a secure web application that allows users to register, log in, and participate in online voting. It includes features like email verification, password reset functionality, and a voting page to cast votes in elections.

Primary LanguagePHPMIT LicenseMIT

Online Voting System

The Online Voting System is a web application that allows users to securely register, log in, and cast their votes online. This system includes email verification for registration and password reset functionality, ensuring a secure voting process. Users can view the voting options on the "Vote Now" page and participate in elections.

Features

  • User Registration: Users can sign up by providing necessary details and verifying their email.
  • Email Verification: A verification link is sent to the user's email upon registration to confirm their account.
  • Login: Registered users can log in using their credentials.
  • Forgot Password: Users can reset their password by receiving a password reset link sent to their registered email.
  • Vote Now: Users can navigate to the "Vote Now" section to participate in elections.
  • Contact Page: A page where users can contact for further assistance or inquiries.
  • Logout: Users can log out of their accounts.

Additional Features:

  • Email Notifications:
    • Password Reset: Users receive an email with a reset link if their email is valid.
    • Email Verification: New users receive an email to verify their email address upon registration.

Technologies Used

  • Frontend:
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • JavaScript
  • Backend:
    • PHP
  • Database:
    • MySQL
  • Other:
    • Email handling (for user verification and password reset)

How It Works

  1. User Registration:

    • When a user registers, they provide their details (name, email, password, etc.).
    • A verification email with a link is sent to the user's email address for confirmation.

  2. Email Verification:

    • After registration, the user must click the verification link sent to their email to activate their account.
    • Once verified, the user can log in using their credentials.

  3. Login:

    • Registered users can log in using their email and password.

  4. Forgot Password:

    • If a user forgets their password, they can request a password reset by entering their email address.
    • A reset link will be sent to their email, allowing them to create a new password.

  5. Vote Now:

    • Once logged in, users can access the "Vote Now" page to participate in elections or cast their votes.

  6. Logout:

    • Users can log out of their accounts when they're done.

Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

  • Apache server (XAMPP)
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • Code editor (e.g., VSCode)

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/shivlalsharma/online-voting-system.git
cd online-voting-system

Set up the Database:

  1. Access phpMyAdmin: Open http://localhost/phpmyadmin/ in your browser.
  2. Create a new database: Create a new database (e.g., voting).
  3. Import the database schema (if available) to create the tables.
  4. Update database connection settings in connect.php:
$servername = "localhost";
$username = "root";
$password = "";  // Default MySQL password
$dbname = "voting";  // Name of your database

Configure Server:

  1. Ensure Apache and MySQL servers are running in XAMPP.
  2. Place the project folder (online-voting-system) in the htdocs directory of XAMPP.

Access the Application:

  1. Open your browser and go to http://localhost/online-voting-system.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Author

Created and deployed by Shivlal Sharma.