.env.example

# Environment Configuration Template
# Copy this file to .env and fill in your actual values

# Server Configuration
PORT=3000
NODE_ENV=development

# Database Configuration (PostgreSQL)
# Update these values to match your local PostgreSQL setup
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_PORT=5432
DB_NAME=nodeauth
DB_USER=postgres
DB_PASSWORD=your_password_here

# JWT (JSON Web Token) Configuration
# This secret key is used to sign and verify authentication tokens
# IMPORTANT: In production, use a strong, random string and keep it secret
JWT_SECRET=your_super_secret_jwt_key_change_this_in_production
JWT_EXPIRE=24h

# CORS Configuration
# Set to the frontend URL in production (e.g., http://localhost:4000)
CORS_ORIGIN=http://localhost:4000