abhithory / auth-certficates

Certificate Generation and Verification System

The Certificate Generation and Verification System is a web application that allows users to create, download, and share digital certificates. The system ensures the authenticity of the certificates through a verification process. Users can generate certificates, download them in PDF format, and share them on social media platforms.

Project Website: https://auth-certficates.vercel.app/

Features

• Certificate Generation: Users can fill in their details to generate a certificate, choosing from predefined templates or uploading custom designs.

• PDF Certificate Download: Generated certificates are available for download in PDF format, including user details, a unique certificate number.

• Social Media Sharing: Users can share certificates on social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter) through API integration.

• Certificate Verification: A verification page where anyone can enter a certificate number to verify its authenticity.

• Blockchain Integration (Optional): Integration with a blockchain for enhanced security and the possibility to mint certificates as non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Tech Stack

• Frontend/Backend: Nextjs 14
• Database: MongoDB
• Blockchain Integration (Optional): Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain
• UI Framework: Tailwind Css

Local Setup

1. Clone the repository:

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Copy the .env.example file to .env:

   cp .env.example .env

4. Open the .env file and update the MONGODB_URL with your local MongoDB connection string.

    # MongoDB Connection URL
   DATABASE_URL="mongodb://your-mongodb-url"
   
   # only if you want to Allow NFT Mining
   NEXT_PUBLIC_THIRD_WEB_CLIENT_ID="your-client-id"