Secure File Vault

A full-stack MERN application that allows users to securely upload, store, and share files with encryption and controlled access.

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Features

• JWT-based authentication (login and registration)
• AES file encryption before storage
• Secure file uploads using Multer
• User-based access control
• Public and private file visibility options
• Shareable links with optional expiry
• File dashboard displaying size, upload date, and download count
• Protected API routes with middleware

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Tech Stack

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (Mongoose)
• JWT (authentication)
• Multer (file upload)
• Crypto (encryption)

Frontend

• React.js
• Axios
• React Router

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Project Structure

backend/ ├── controllers/ ├── models/ ├── routes/ ├── middleware/ ├── utils/ └── server.js

frontend/ ├── components/ ├── pages/ ├── services/ └── context/

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Security Features

• Password hashing using bcrypt with salt
• AES-256 encryption for files
• Token-based authentication using JWT
• Protected routes using middleware

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API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /api/auth/register
• POST /api/auth/login

Files

• POST /api/files/upload
• GET /api/files
• GET /api/files/:id
• DELETE /api/files/:id

Sharing

• GET /api/files/share/:token

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Installation

git clone https://github.com/your-username/secure-file-vault.git

cd backend
npm install

cd ../frontend
npm install

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Running the Application

cd backend
npm run dev

cd frontend
npm start

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Deployment

• Frontend: Vercel or Netlify
• Backend: Render or Railway
• Database: MongoDB Atlas

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Screenshots

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Author

Niranjan R Soorej

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