Inspiration
Passwords are way more important in today's time given the fact that the Internet has become our second home and you would surely want to keep your rooms and house keys safe. The problem that comes with this is remembering and managing your passwords can be a hastle. So to solve that problem we came up with the idea of SeeLocker app where you can store all your passwords safely. We aimed to provide a one-stop solution that ensures users can store, generate, and organize their passwords effortlessly.
What it does
SeeLocker is a robust password manager app that allows users to securely store, generate, and manage their passwords. The app offers a user-friendly interface where users can easily add new passwords, categorize them, and even delete passwords they no longer need. SeeLocker utilizes strong cryptographic algorithms to encrypt and store passwords securely, ensuring that only authorized users can access their data. It also includes a password generator feature that helps users create complex and unique passwords with just a click.
Key Features
Secure Password Storage: SeeLocker utilizes strong cryptographic algorithms to encrypt and store your passwords securely, protecting them from unauthorized access.
Password Generation: Generate strong and complex passwords with just a click. SeeLocker's password generator ensures that you have unique and robust passwords for every account.
Intuitive User Interface: The app boasts an intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for users of all levels to navigate and manage their passwords effectively.
Add and Delete Passwords: Easily add new passwords and organize them into categories for seamless access. You can also delete passwords that are no longer needed.
Authentication and Authorization: SeeLocker employs bcrypt for secure user authentication and JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for session management, ensuring that only authorized users can access their passwords.
How we built it
We built SeeLocker using a combination of frontend and backend technologies. For the frontend, we utilized React.js, a popular JavaScript library, along with the Styled-Components library for styling. The frontend provides an intuitive user interface that enhances the user experience. On the backend, we used Express.js and Node.js to handle server-side functionalities. SeeLocker implements secure user authentication through bcrypt and manages user sessions using JWT (JSON Web Tokens). To ensure password security, we employed the Crypto package to encrypt and store passwords using strong cryptographic algorithms.
Challenges we ran into
During the development of SeeLocker, we encountered several challenges. One significant challenge was implementing a secure and efficient password encryption mechanism to protect user data. Ensuring that the password generator consistently generated strong passwords that met specific website requirements was also a complex task. Additionally, we faced some UI issues related to showing decrypted passwords with a click but we were able to figure out a way to overcome that challenge.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
We are proud of creating a fully functional and secure password manager app within the given time frame. The integration of strong encryption algorithms for password storage and secure user authentication using bcrypt and JWT showcases our commitment to data security. The intuitive user interface allows users of all levels to manage their passwords with ease. We are also pleased with the password generator feature, which simplifies the process of creating robust and unique passwords.
What we learned
During the development of SeeLocker, we gained valuable experience in building a full-stack application, from frontend design to backend implementation. We deepened our understanding of password security and encryption techniques to safeguard user data. Moreover, we learned how to address various UI challenges and create an intuitive interface for better user interaction. Effectively working in a team, collaborating and understanding the code written by other members will be our takeaway from this hackathon.
What's next for SeeLocker
In the future, we plan to enhance the password generation algorithm to meet specific website requirements more effectively. We will continue to refine the user interface, especially the home page, to provide an even more seamless and enjoyable user experience. Additionally, we aim to introduce more advanced features, such as password strength assessment and password expiration reminders, to further improve password management and security for our users.
Built With
- bcrypt
- crypto
- express.js
- jwt-token
- mongodb
- node.js
- react
- render
- styled-components
- vercel
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