Understanding Journey Planner!
Redirection
When you arrive on the Journey Planner homepage, if you are not logged in, you will be automatically redirected to the login page. Otherwise, the page content will be displayed, including the list of trips you have created.
1) Account Creation
To access the interface and its features, you need to create an account. Go to the login page and click on the 'Sign Up' button.
Login Page, Cursor on 'Sign Up' Button
You will be redirected to a registration form where you need to enter an email address, a username, and create a password. Once the form is filled out, click the 'Sign Up' button to validate the account creation. If all entered information is correct, you will have the option to redirect to the login page to sign in. Otherwise, an error message will indicate the fields that need correction.
Registration Form
1.5) Forgot Password
If you forgot your password, you can reset it by clicking the 'Forgot Password' button on the login page.
Login Page, Cursor on 'Forgot Password' Button
The first step to reset your password is to enter the email address associated with your account. Once this step is completed, an email will be sent to you with a verification code. You will need to enter this code in the password reset form to create a new password.
Password Reset Form
The final step involves entering your new password and confirming it. If the password reset is successful, you will be redirected to the login page to sign in with your new credentials.
Password Reset Form, Verification Code
This method ensures the security of your account by verifying that you are the account owner before resetting the password. Furthermore, passwords are encrypted in the database to ensure confidentiality.
Password Reset Form, New Password
3) Creating a New Trip
To create a new trip, click the 'Create a Trip' button on the main page. You will be redirected to a trip creation form.
The first step to reset your password is to enter the email address associated with your account. Once this step is completed, an email will be sent to you with a verification code. You will need to enter this code in the password reset form to create a new password.
Trip Creation Form
The final step involves entering your new password and confirming it. If the password reset is successful, you will be redirected to the login page to sign in with your new credentials.