diff --git a/docs/user_management.md b/docs/user_management.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c7eccee --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/user_management.md @@ -0,0 +1,87 @@ +# User Management Documentation + +## Overview +User management is a critical module in this banking project, responsible for handling authentication, authorization, and user-related operations across the mobile application, website, and admin panels. This document outlines the features, security considerations, and development flow for implementing user management while adhering to industry standards. + +## Core Features + +### 1. User Registration & Authentication +- Signup via email and phone number (OTP-based verification) +- Login using password, OTP, and biometric authentication (if applicable) +- Social login (optional, if required) + +### 2. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) +- Define roles: Admin, Customer, Support Staff, etc. +- Assign permissions based on roles +- Restrict access to sensitive actions + +### 3. User Profile Management +- Update personal details (name, phone, email, etc.) +- Upload and verify KYC documents (ID, address proof) +- Change password and reset password via email/OTP + +### 4. Session Management & Security +- Multi-session handling (web, mobile, other devices) +- Auto logout after inactivity +- Refresh token mechanism (JWT or OAuth2) + +### 5. Account Locking & Recovery +- Auto-lock after multiple failed login attempts +- Forgot password recovery via email/OTP +- Secure account deletion process + +### 6. Audit Logs & User Activity Tracking +- Log every user action (logins, transactions, settings changes) +- Store metadata (IP, device info, timestamps) +- Provide an activity dashboard for users + +### 7. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) +- Enable 2FA via OTP, authenticator app, or email +- Option for users to toggle MFA settings + +--- + +## Industry-Level Considerations + +### Performance Optimization +- Use caching (Redis) for session handling +- Optimize database queries (indexes, pagination) + +### Security Standards +- Encrypt sensitive data (passwords, KYC data) +- Use HTTPS & secure headers in API requests +- Implement rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks + +### Scalability & Maintainability +- Design APIs using microservices architecture +- Follow clean code principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS) +- Write unit & integration tests + +--- + +## Development Flow + +### **Phase 1: Backend (REST API)** +1. Implement authentication (JWT/OAuth2) +2. Develop secure API endpoints with validation +3. Role-based access control (RBAC) implementation +4. Session management & security enhancements +5. User profile management API +6. Logging and activity tracking +7. API documentation & testing + +### **Phase 2: Frontend (Web & Mobile)** +1. Develop signup/login UI with validation +2. Integrate authentication API +3. Implement profile management UI +4. Add 2FA/MFA settings UI +5. UI for account recovery & session management +6. Implement activity log display for users + +### **Phase 3: Admin Panel** +1. User list with search & filtering +2. Role management (assign/update roles) +3. View logs & manage user access +4. Review & approve KYC documents +5. Lock/unlock user accounts +6. Admin-side session & audit tracking