PHP User Authentication System

A secure, PDO-based authentication system with advanced security features

Secure Authentication

Industry-standard password hashing with bcrypt, prepared statements, and comprehensive security measures.

Rate Limiting

Built-in protection against brute force attacks with configurable login attempt limits and lockout periods.

Password Recovery

Secure password reset functionality with time-limited tokens and email simulation for easy integration.

Technical Features
  • PDO with prepared statements
  • Password hashing (PASSWORD_DEFAULT)
  • Session-based authentication
  • Input validation & sanitization
  • CSRF protection
  • MySQL/MariaDB support
Easy Integration
  • Simple configuration
  • Modular code structure
  • Bootstrap 5 UI
  • Responsive design
  • Well-documented code
  • Installation script included