Steps to Create MERN Application

Step 1: Create a new project directory:

mkdir mfa-mern
cd mfa-mern

Step 2: Initialize the project and set up the client and server directories:

npm init -y
mkdir client server

Step 3: Set Up the Backend (Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB)

cd server
npm init -y

Step 4: Install necessary dependencies:

npm install express mongoose nodemailer cors body-parser randomatic

Step 5: Set Up the Frontend (React)

cd ../client
npx create-react-app .

Step 6: Install necessary dependencies:

npm install react-router-dom

Step 7: Set Up MongoDB

Make sure you have MongoDB installed on your system. Start MongoDB and create a database named mfa-mern.

This article will guide you through creating a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) project using the MERN. This project aims to enhance security by implementing a multi-step authentication process. Users will be required to provide multiple forms of identification for access, adding an extra layer of protection.