[User Story] - As an administrator, I want to be able to log in to the admin system to manage users and system features.

[ichirokentaro]

User Story:

As an administrator, I want to be able to log in to the admin system to manage users and system features.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. There should be a separate login page or form specifically for administrators.
2. The login page/form should have fields for the administrator to enter their username (or email) and password.
3. The system should validate the entered credentials against a list of authorized administrators.
4. If the credentials are valid, the administrator should be granted access to the admin system or dashboard.
5. If the credentials are invalid, an appropriate error message should be displayed, and the administrator should be denied access to the admin system.
6. There should be a "Forgot Password" option or link that allows administrators to reset their password securely.
7. The admin system should have features or sections for managing users, such as creating, editing, and deleting user accounts.
8. The admin system should have features or sections for managing system configurations, settings, or features, such as enabling/disabling specific functionality or updating system parameters.
9. The admin system should have proper access controls and permissions in place to ensure that only authorized administrators can perform certain actions or access sensitive areas.
10. The login process should be secure, with appropriate measures taken to protect against common threats like brute-force attacks, SQL injection, or cross-site scripting (XSS).
11. The admin system should have a logout functionality that allows administrators to securely end their session and prevent unauthorized access.

Acceptance Criteria:

1. Admin Login Page Display:

   • Given I am an administrator,
   • When I navigate to the admin login page,
   • Then I should see fields for username and password,
   • And I should see a "Login" button,
   • And I should see a "Forgot Password?" link.

2. Successful Admin Login:

   • Given I am an administrator with a valid username and password,
   • When I enter my valid username and password,
   • And I click the "Login" button,
   • Then I should be redirected to the admin dashboard,
   • And I should see a welcome message with my username,
   • And I should have access to manage users and system features.

3. Unsuccessful Admin Login with Incorrect Credentials:

   • Given I am an administrator,
   • When I enter an incorrect username or password,
   • And I click the "Login" button,
   • Then I should see an error message indicating that the username or password is incorrect,
   • And the error message should be displayed above or below the login form.

4. Unsuccessful Admin Login with Empty Fields:

   • Given I am an administrator,
   • When I leave the username or password field empty,
   • And I click the "Login" button,
   • Then I should see an error message indicating that both fields are required,
   • And the error message should be displayed above or below the login form.

5. Password Visibility Toggle for Admin:

   • Given I am on the admin login page,
   • When I enter my password,
   • Then I should have an option to toggle the visibility of my password,
   • And the password should be masked by default.

6. Remember Me Option for Admin:

   • Given I am on the admin login page,
   • When I see a "Remember Me" checkbox,
   • And I check the "Remember Me" option,
   • And I log in successfully,
   • Then my login information should be remembered the next time I visit the admin site.

7. Forgot Password Link for Admin:

   • Given I am on the admin login page,
   • When I click the "Forgot Password?" link,
   • Then I should be redirected to the password recovery page for administrators.

8. Security and Session Management for Admin:

   • Given I have successfully logged in as an administrator,
   • When I navigate to a different page and return to the admin login page,
   • Then I should remain logged in and not be prompted to log in again.

9. Admin Logout Functionality:

   • Given I am logged into the admin system,
   • When I click the "Logout" button,
   • Then I should be logged out and redirected to the admin login page,
   • And I should receive a confirmation message that I have logged out successfully.

10. Account Lockout for Admin after Failed Attempts:

    • Given I am an administrator,
    • When I enter an incorrect password multiple times (e.g., 5 times),
    • Then my admin account should be locked for a certain period (e.g., 15 minutes),
    • And I should receive a message indicating that my account is temporarily locked due to multiple failed login attempts.

11. Access Control:

    • Given I am an administrator,
    • When I log in successfully,
    • Then I should have access only to the admin functionalities and not to the regular user areas of the system,
    • And I should have options to manage users, roles, and system features.

12. Audit Logging:

    • Given I am an administrator,
    • When I log in successfully,
    • Then my login activity should be logged for auditing purposes,
    • And the log should include the username, login time, and IP address.

These acceptance criteria ensure the admin login functionality is secure, user-friendly, and provides clear feedback for both successful and unsuccessful login attempts, while also ensuring appropriate access control and audit logging.