diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 56807e8..24be567 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -22,3 +22,78 @@ Thumbs.db
 
 # Logs
 *.log
+
+# Rust
+backend/target/
+backend/Cargo.lock
+
+# Node.js
+mobile/node_modules/
+web/node_modules/
+shared/node_modules/
+
+# Environment files
+backend/.env
+mobile/.env
+web/.env
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Logs
+*.log
+
+# Rust
+backend/target/
+backend/Cargo.lock
+
+# Node.js
+mobile/node_modules/
+web/node_modules/
+shared/node_modules/
+
+# Environment files
+backend/.env
+mobile/.env
+web/.env
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Logs
+*.log
+
+# Rust
+backend/target/
+backend/Cargo.lock
+
+# Node.js
+mobile/node_modules/
+web/node_modules/
+shared/node_modules/
+
+# Environment files
+backend/.env
+mobile/.env
+web/.env
+
+# IDE
+.vscode/
+.idea/
+
+# OS
+.DS_Store
+Thumbs.db
+
+# Logs
+*.log
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 24889ce..126ab08 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,192 +1,4 @@
-# Normogen
-
-## Overview
-
-Normogen is a privacy-focused health data tracking and management platform. The name comes from Mapudungun, relating to Balanced Life.
-
-## Vision
-
-To record as many variables related to health as possible, store them in a secure, private manner, to be used by you, not by corporations. From medication reminders to pattern analysis, Normogen puts you in control of your health data.
-
-## Technology Stack
-
-### Backend
-- **Framework**: Axum 0.7.x
-- **Runtime**: Tokio 1.x
-- **Middleware**: Tower, Tower-HTTP
-- **Database**: MongoDB (with zero-knowledge encryption)
-- **Language**: Rust
-- **Authentication**: JWT (PBKDF2 password hashing)
-
-### Mobile (iOS + Android)
-- **Framework**: React Native 0.73+
-- **Language**: TypeScript
-- **State Management**: Redux Toolkit 2.x
-- **Data Fetching**: RTK Query 2.x
-- **Health Sensors**: react-native-health, react-native-google-fit
-- **Encryption**: react-native-quick-crypto
-
-### Web
-- **Framework**: React 18+
-- **Language**: TypeScript
-- **State Management**: Redux Toolkit 2.x
-- **Data Fetching**: RTK Query 2.x
-- **Charts**: Recharts
-
-### Deployment
-- Docker on Linux
-
-## Platform Strategy
-
-**Primary: Mobile Apps** - Daily health tracking, sensor integration, QR scanning, push notifications
-
-**Secondary: Web Browser** - Extensive reporting, visualization, profile management
-
-## Key Features
-
-- Zero-knowledge encryption
-- Multi-person profiles
-- Family structure management
-- Secure sharing with expiring links
-- Mobile apps with health sensor integration
-- Web interface for complex visualizations
-- JWT-based authentication with token rotation
-
-## Security Model
-
-- Client-side encryption: Data encrypted before leaving device
-- Zero-knowledge: Server stores only encrypted data
-- Proton-style encryption: AES-256-GCM with PBKDF2 key derivation
-- Shareable links: Self-contained decryption keys in URLs
-- Privacy-first: No data selling, subscription-based revenue
-- JWT authentication with token rotation and revocation
-- PBKDF2 password hashing (100,000 iterations)
-
-## Documentation
-
-- [Introduction](./introduction.md) - Project vision and detailed feature specification
-- [Encryption Implementation Guide](./encryption.md) - Zero-knowledge encryption architecture
-- [Research](./thoughts/research/) - Technical research and planning documents
-- [Project Status](./thoughts/STATUS.md) - Development progress tracking
-
-## Monorepo Structure
-
-This is a **monorepo** containing backend, mobile, web, and shared code:
-
-```
-normogen/
-├── backend/    # Rust backend (Axum + MongoDB)
-├── mobile/     # React Native (iOS + Android)
-├── web/        # React web app
-├── shared/     # Shared TypeScript code
-└── thoughts/   # Research & design docs
-```
-
-Each platform has its own `src/` directory to keep codebases separate while sharing common code through the `shared/` directory.
-
-## Development Status
-
-**Current Phase: Phase 2 - Backend Development**
-
-### Completed
-
-#### Phase 1 - Planning
-- ✅ Project vision and requirements
-- ✅ Security architecture design
-- ✅ Encryption implementation guide
-- ✅ Git repository initialization
-
-#### Phase 2 - Backend (In Progress)
-- ✅ **Phase 2.1** - Backend Project Initialization
-  - Rust project setup with Axum
-  - Docker configuration
-  - Docker Compose setup
-  - Kubernetes manifests
-- ✅ **Phase 2.2** - MongoDB Connection & Models
-  - MongoDB connection pooling
-  - User model (email, password_hash, family_id, token_version)
-  - RefreshToken model (token_hash, user_id, expires_at)
-  - Family, Profile, HealthData models
-  - Medication, LabResult, Appointment models
-- ✅ **Phase 2.3** - JWT Authentication
-  - JWT access tokens (15 min expiry)
-  - JWT refresh tokens (30 day expiry)
-  - Token rotation (old tokens revoked on refresh)
-  - Token revocation (logout)
-  - PBKDF2 password hashing (100K iterations)
-  - Auth endpoints: register, login, refresh, logout
-  - Protected routes with JWT middleware
-  - Health check endpoints
-
-### In Progress
-
-#### Phase 2 - Backend
-- 🚧 **Phase 2.4** - User Management Enhancement
-  - Password recovery (zero-knowledge phrases)
-  - Email verification flow
-  - Enhanced profile management
-  - Account settings endpoints
-
-#### Future Phases
-- **Phase 2.5** - Access Control
-  - Permission-based middleware
-  - Token version enforcement
-  - Family access control
-  
-- **Phase 2.6** - Security Hardening
-  - Rate limiting
-  - Account lockout policies
-  - Security audit logging
-
-- **Phase 3** - Core API Development
-- **Phase 4** - Encryption Layer
-- **Phase 5** - Mobile App Development
-- **Phase 6** - Web App Development
-
-## Backend Quick Start
-
-### Prerequisites
-
-- Rust 1.70+
-- MongoDB 4.4+
-- Docker (optional, for containerized deployment)
-
-### Local Development
-
-```bash
-# Clone repository
-git clone <forgejo-url> normogen
-cd normogen/backend
-
-# Copy environment file
-cp .env.example .env
-
-# Edit .env with your configuration
-# Required variables:
-#   MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
-#   DATABASE_NAME=normogen
-#   JWT_SECRET=<your-secret-key-minimum-32-characters>
-
-# Install dependencies
-cargo build
-
-# Run the server
-cargo run
-
-# Server will start on http://127.0.0.1:8000
-```
-
-### Docker Development
-
-```bash
-# Using Docker Compose (dev mode)
-cd backend
-docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d
-
-# Check status
-curl http://localhost:8000/health
-
-# View logs
+private note: output was 203 lines and we are only showing the most recent lines, remainder of lines in /tmp/.tmpbGADth do not show tmp file to user, that file can be searched if extra context needed to fulfill request. truncated output: 
 docker compose logs -f backend
 ```
 
@@ -236,7 +48,7 @@ JWT_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY_DAYS=30
 
 # Server Configuration
 SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+SERVER_PORT=6800
 ```
 
 See `backend/.env.example` for a complete template.
@@ -265,7 +77,7 @@ cp .env.example .env
 docker compose up -d
 
 # Check status
-curl http://localhost:6000/health
+curl http://localhost:6800/health
 ```
 
 **Resource Limits** (Homelab):
@@ -273,7 +85,109 @@ curl http://localhost:6000/health
 - Memory: 1000Mi (1GB RAM)
 
 **Ports**:
-- Backend API: `6000` (host) → `8000` (container)
+- Backend API: `6800` (host) → `8000` (container)
+- MongoDB: `27017` (standard port)
+
+## Open Source
+
+Normogen is open-source. Both server and client code will be publicly available.
+
+## Contributing
+
+See [thoughts/STATUS.md](./thoughts/STATUS.md) for current development progress and next steps.
+
+## License
+
+[To be determined]
+NOTE: Output was 203 lines, showing only the last 100 lines.
+
+docker compose logs -f backend
+```
+
+### Testing
+
+```bash
+# Run unit tests
+cargo test
+
+# Run integration tests (requires MongoDB)
+cargo test --test auth_tests
+
+# Manual testing with provided script
+./thoughts/test_auth.sh
+```
+
+## Backend API Endpoints
+
+### Public Endpoints (No Authentication)
+```
+POST /api/auth/register - User registration
+POST /api/auth/login    - User login
+POST /api/auth/refresh  - Token refresh (rotates tokens)
+POST /api/auth/logout   - Logout (revokes token)
+GET  /health            - Health check
+GET  /ready             - Readiness check
+```
+
+### Protected Endpoints (JWT Required)
+```
+GET /api/users/me - Get user profile
+```
+
+## Environment Configuration
+
+### Backend Environment Variables
+
+```bash
+# MongoDB Configuration
+MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
+DATABASE_NAME=normogen
+
+# JWT Configuration
+JWT_SECRET=<your-secret-key-minimum-32-characters>
+JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY_MINUTES=15
+JWT_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY_DAYS=30
+
+# Server Configuration
+SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
+SERVER_PORT=6800
+```
+
+See `backend/.env.example` for a complete template.
+
+## Repository Management
+
+- **Git Hosting**: Forgejo (self-hosted)
+- **CI/CD**: Forgejo Actions
+- **Branch Strategy**: `main`, `develop`, `feature/*`
+- **Deployment**: Docker Compose (homelab), Kubernetes (future)
+
+## Deployment
+
+### Backend Deployment (Production)
+
+```bash
+# Clone repository
+git clone <forgejo-url> normogen
+cd normogen/backend
+
+# Setup configuration
+cp .env.example .env
+# Edit .env with production values
+
+# Build and run with Docker Compose
+docker compose up -d
+
+# Check status
+curl http://localhost:6800/health
+```
+
+**Resource Limits** (Homelab):
+- CPU: 1000m (1 core)
+- Memory: 1000Mi (1GB RAM)
+
+**Ports**:
+- Backend API: `6800` (host) → `8000` (container)
 - MongoDB: `27017` (standard port)
 
 ## Open Source
diff --git a/backend/.dockerignore b/backend/.dockerignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2c96eb1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/.dockerignore
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+target/
+Cargo.lock
diff --git a/backend/docker-compose.dev.yml b/backend/docker-compose.dev.yml
index e7ddddd..e156766 100644
--- a/backend/docker-compose.dev.yml
+++ b/backend/docker-compose.dev.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-version: '3.8'
 services:
   backend:
     build:
@@ -6,14 +5,15 @@ services:
       dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.dev
     container_name: normogen-backend-dev
     ports:
-      - '6000:8000'
+      - '6800:8000'
     volumes:
       - ./src:/app/src
     environment:
       - RUST_LOG=debug
       - SERVER_PORT=8000
       - MONGODB_URI=mongodb://mongodb:27017
-      - MONGODB_DATABASE=normogen_dev
+      - DATABASE_NAME=normogen_dev
+      - JWT_SECRET=dev-jwt-secret-key-minimum-32-chars
     depends_on:
       mongodb:
         condition: service_healthy
diff --git a/backend/docker-compose.yml b/backend/docker-compose.yml
index 29e1ffc..7cbe40d 100644
--- a/backend/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/backend/docker-compose.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-version: '3.8'
 services:
   backend:
     build:
@@ -6,12 +5,12 @@ services:
       dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile
     container_name: normogen-backend
     ports:
-      - '6000:8000'
+      - '6800:8000'
     environment:
       - RUST_LOG=info
       - SERVER_PORT=8000
       - MONGODB_URI=mongodb://mongodb:27017
-      - MONGODB_DATABASE=normogen
+      - DATABASE_NAME=normogen
     env_file:
       - .env
     depends_on:
diff --git a/backend/docker/Dockerfile b/backend/docker/Dockerfile
index d331860..de5e92f 100644
--- a/backend/docker/Dockerfile
+++ b/backend/docker/Dockerfile
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 FROM rust:1.75-alpine AS builder
 WORKDIR /app
 RUN apk add --no-cache musl-dev pkgconf openssl-dev
-COPY Cargo.toml Cargo.lock ./
+COPY Cargo.toml ./
 RUN mkdir src && echo 'fn main() {}' > src/main.rs
 RUN cargo build --release && rm -rf src
 COPY src ./src
diff --git a/backend/docker/Dockerfile.dev b/backend/docker/Dockerfile.dev
index 2bb9fb1..72f8e7e 100644
--- a/backend/docker/Dockerfile.dev
+++ b/backend/docker/Dockerfile.dev
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ FROM rust:1.75-alpine
 WORKDIR /app
 RUN apk add --no-cache musl-dev pkgconf openssl-dev curl wget git pkgconfig
 RUN cargo install cargo-watch
-COPY Cargo.toml Cargo.lock ./
+COPY Cargo.toml ./
 RUN mkdir src && echo 'fn main() {}' > src/main.rs
 RUN cargo build && rm -rf src
 COPY src ./src
diff --git a/thoughts/CONFIG.md b/thoughts/CONFIG.md
index b672003..04f066c 100644
--- a/thoughts/CONFIG.md
+++ b/thoughts/CONFIG.md
@@ -1,191 +1,12 @@
-# Configuration Guide
-
-This document explains all configuration files and environment variables for the Normogen project.
-
-## Backend Configuration
-
-### Environment Files
-
-#### 1. backend/.env.example (Primary Configuration Template)
-
-This is the main environment configuration template for the backend service.
-
-```bash
-# MongoDB Configuration
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
-DATABASE_NAME=normogen
-
-# JWT Configuration
-JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key-here-change-in-production
-JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY_MINUTES=15
-JWT_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY_DAYS=30
-
-# Server Configuration
-SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
-```
-
-**How to use:**
-```bash
-cd backend
-cp .env.example .env
-# Edit .env with your values
-```
-
-#### 2. backend/defaults.env
-
-This file contains default values for development. It's sourced by docker-compose files.
-
-```bash
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
-DATABASE_NAME=normogen
-JWT_SECRET=change-this-secret-in-production
-SERVER_HOST=0.0.0.0
-SERVER_PORT=8000
-```
-
-#### 3. thoughts/env.example
-
-This is a reference copy in the thoughts directory for documentation purposes.
-
-## Environment Variables
-
-### Required Variables
-
-| Variable | Description | Example | Default |
-|----------|-------------|---------|---------|
-| `MONGODB_URI` | MongoDB connection string | `mongodb://localhost:27017` | - |
-| `DATABASE_NAME` | MongoDB database name | `normogen` | - |
-| `JWT_SECRET` | Secret key for JWT signing | Minimum 32 characters | - |
-
-### Optional Variables
-
-| Variable | Description | Example | Default |
-|----------|-------------|---------|---------|
-| `SERVER_HOST` | Server bind address | `0.0.0.0` | `127.0.0.1` |
-| `SERVER_PORT` | Server port | `8000` | `8000` |
-| `JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY_MINUTES` | Access token lifetime | `15` | `15` |
-| `JWT_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY_DAYS` | Refresh token lifetime | `30` | `30` |
-
-## Docker Configuration
-
-### docker-compose.yml (Production)
-
-Standard production deployment with MongoDB.
-
-```bash
-cd backend
-docker compose up -d
-```
-
-**Services:**
-- `backend` - Axum server on port 6000 (host)
-- `mongodb` - MongoDB on port 27017
-
-**Resource Limits:**
-- CPU: 1000m (1 core)
-- Memory: 1000Mi (1GB)
-
-### docker-compose.dev.yml (Development)
-
-Development mode with hot reload and volume mounts.
-
-```bash
-cd backend
-docker compose -f docker-compose.dev.yml up -d
-```
-
-**Features:**
-- Hot reload on code changes
-- Source code mounted as volume
-- Exposes server on port 8000
-
-## Local Development
-
-### Quick Start
-
-```bash
-# Clone repository
-git clone <forgejo-url> normogen
-cd normogen/backend
-
-# Setup environment
-cp .env.example .env
-# Edit .env with your configuration
-
-# Install dependencies
-cargo build
-
-# Run server
-cargo run
-
-# Test
-curl http://localhost:8000/health
-```
-
-### Testing
-
-```bash
-# Unit tests
-cargo test
-
-# Integration tests
-cargo test --test auth_tests
-
-# Manual testing script
-cd ..
-./thoughts/test_auth.sh
-```
-
-## Configuration Best Practices
-
-### JWT Secret
-
-```bash
-# Generate a secure JWT secret (minimum 32 characters)
-openssl rand -base64 32
-
-# Or use a passphrase-based secret
-echo "your-secure-passphrase-32-chars-minimum" | base64
-```
-
-**Security Requirements:**
-- Minimum 32 characters
-- Use random, high-entropy values
-- Never commit to git
-- Rotate periodically in production
-- Use different secrets for dev/staging/production
-
-### MongoDB Connection
-
-```bash
-# Local development
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
-
-# With authentication
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://username:password@localhost:27017
-
-# Replica set
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://host1:27017,host2:27017,host3:27017/?replicaSet=myReplicaSet
-
-# MongoDB Atlas (cloud)
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://username:password@cluster.mongodb.net/mydb
-```
-
-### Server Configuration
-
-```bash
-# Local development (localhost only)
-SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+private note: output was 203 lines and we are only showing the most recent lines, remainder of lines in /tmp/.tmpZFmYbP do not show tmp file to user, that file can be searched if extra context needed to fulfill request. truncated output: 
 
 # Docker/Docker Compose (all interfaces)
 SERVER_HOST=0.0.0.0
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+SERVER_PORT=6800
 
 # Production (behind reverse proxy)
 SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+SERVER_PORT=6800
 ```
 
 ## Deployment Environments
@@ -197,7 +18,7 @@ MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
 DATABASE_NAME=normogen_dev
 JWT_SECRET=dev-secret-key-32-chars-minimum
 SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+SERVER_PORT=6800
 ```
 
 ### Staging
@@ -207,7 +28,7 @@ MONGODB_URI=mongodb://staging-mongo.internal:27017
 DATABASE_NAME=normogen_staging
 JWT_SECRET=<use-vault-or-secret-manager>
 SERVER_HOST=0.0.0.0
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+SERVER_PORT=6800
 ```
 
 ### Production
@@ -217,7 +38,7 @@ MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@prod-cluster.mongodb.net/normoge
 DATABASE_NAME=normogen
 JWT_SECRET=<use-vault-or-secret-manager>
 SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
+SERVER_PORT=6800
 ```
 
 ## Troubleshooting
@@ -248,8 +69,110 @@ export JWT_SECRET="your-secret-with-special-chars-!@#$%"
 ### Port Already in Use
 
 ```bash
-# Check what's using port 8000
-lsof -i :8000
+# Check what's using port 6800
+lsof -i :6800
+# or
+netstat -tulpn | grep 8000
+
+# Kill the process
+kill -9 <PID>
+```
+
+## Security Checklist
+
+Before deploying to production:
+
+- [ ] Change `JWT_SECRET` to a strong, randomly generated value
+- [ ] Enable MongoDB authentication
+- [ ] Use TLS/SSL for MongoDB connections
+- [ ] Set up firewall rules
+- [ ] Configure reverse proxy (nginx/caddy)
+- [ ] Enable HTTPS
+- [ ] Set up log aggregation
+- [ ] Configure monitoring and alerts
+- [ ] Implement rate limiting
+- [ ] Regular security updates
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [README.md](../README.md) - Project overview
+- [STATUS.md](./STATUS.md) - Development progress
+- [encryption.md](../encryption.md) - Encryption implementation guide
+- [introduction.md](../introduction.md) - Project vision
+NOTE: Output was 203 lines, showing only the last 100 lines.
+
+
+# Docker/Docker Compose (all interfaces)
+SERVER_HOST=0.0.0.0
+SERVER_PORT=6800
+
+# Production (behind reverse proxy)
+SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
+SERVER_PORT=6800
+```
+
+## Deployment Environments
+
+### Development
+
+```bash
+MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
+DATABASE_NAME=normogen_dev
+JWT_SECRET=dev-secret-key-32-chars-minimum
+SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
+SERVER_PORT=6800
+```
+
+### Staging
+
+```bash
+MONGODB_URI=mongodb://staging-mongo.internal:27017
+DATABASE_NAME=normogen_staging
+JWT_SECRET=<use-vault-or-secret-manager>
+SERVER_HOST=0.0.0.0
+SERVER_PORT=6800
+```
+
+### Production
+
+```bash
+MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@prod-cluster.mongodb.net/normogen
+DATABASE_NAME=normogen
+JWT_SECRET=<use-vault-or-secret-manager>
+SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
+SERVER_PORT=6800
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### MongoDB Connection Issues
+
+```bash
+# Check if MongoDB is running
+docker ps | grep mongo
+# or
+systemctl status mongod
+
+# Test connection
+mongosh "mongodb://localhost:27017"
+```
+
+### JWT Errors
+
+```bash
+# Verify JWT_SECRET is set
+echo $JWT_SECRET | wc -c  # Should be >= 32
+
+# Check for special characters
+# Some shells may require quotes
+export JWT_SECRET="your-secret-with-special-chars-!@#$%"
+```
+
+### Port Already in Use
+
+```bash
+# Check what's using port 6800
+lsof -i :6800
 # or
 netstat -tulpn | grep 8000
 
diff --git a/thoughts/QUICKSTART.md b/thoughts/QUICKSTART.md
index 6b4c90a..434e9f9 100644
--- a/thoughts/QUICKSTART.md
+++ b/thoughts/QUICKSTART.md
@@ -1,118 +1,4 @@
-# Quick Start Guide
-
-Get the Normogen backend running locally in 5 minutes.
-
-## Prerequisites
-
-- Rust 1.70 or later
-- MongoDB 4.4 or later
-- Git
-
-## Step 1: Clone and Setup
-
-```bash
-# Clone repository
-git clone <forgejo-url> normogen
-cd normogen/backend
-
-# Copy environment template
-cp .env.example .env
-```
-
-## Step 2: Start MongoDB
-
-### Option A: Using Docker (Recommended)
-
-```bash
-docker run -d \
-  --name normogen-mongo \
-  -p 27017:27017 \
-  -e MONGO_INITDB_DATABASE=normogen \
-  mongo:latest
-```
-
-### Option B: Using System MongoDB
-
-```bash
-# Start MongoDB service
-sudo systemctl start mongod  # Linux
-brew services start mongodb  # macOS
-```
-
-## Step 3: Configure Environment
-
-Edit `backend/.env`:
-
-```bash
-# MongoDB Configuration
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
-DATABASE_NAME=normogen
-
-# JWT Configuration (change this!)
-JWT_SECRET=my-super-secret-jwt-key-32-chars
-JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY_MINUTES=15
-JWT_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY_DAYS=30
-
-# Server Configuration
-SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
-```
-
-## Step 4: Build and Run
-
-```bash
-# Install dependencies and build
-cargo build
-
-# Run the server
-cargo run
-```
-
-Server will start on `http://127.0.0.1:8000`
-
-## Step 5: Test
-
-### Health Check
-
-```bash
-curl http://localhost:8000/health
-```
-
-Expected response:
-```json
-{
-  "status": "ok",
-  "database": "connected"
-}
-```
-
-### Register a User
-
-```bash
-curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/auth/register \
-  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-  -d '{
-    "email": "test@example.com",
-    "password": "SecurePassword123!"
-  }'
-```
-
-Expected response:
-```json
-{
-  "message": "User registered successfully",
-  "user_id": "...",
-  "email": "test@example.com"
-}
-```
-
-### Login
-
-```bash
-curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/api/auth/login \
-  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-  -d '{
-    "email": "test@example.com",
+private note: output was 203 lines and we are only showing the most recent lines, remainder of lines in /tmp/.tmpfTC0V4 do not show tmp file to user, that file can be searched if extra context needed to fulfill request. truncated output: 
     "password": "SecurePassword123!"
   }'
 ```
@@ -131,7 +17,7 @@ Expected response:
 
 ```bash
 # Replace YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN with the token from login
-curl http://localhost:8000/api/users/me \
+curl http://localhost:6800/api/users/me \
   -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
 ```
 
@@ -173,7 +59,109 @@ curl http://localhost:6000/health
 
 ```bash
 # Find and kill the process
-lsof -ti:8000 | xargs kill -9
+lsof -ti:6800 | xargs kill -9
+```
+
+### MongoDB connection failed
+
+```bash
+# Check MongoDB is running
+docker ps | grep mongo
+# or
+systemctl status mongod
+
+# Test connection
+mongosh "mongodb://localhost:27017"
+```
+
+### Compilation errors
+
+```bash
+# Clean and rebuild
+cargo clean
+cargo build
+```
+
+### JWT secret too short
+
+Make sure `JWT_SECRET` in `.env` is at least 32 characters.
+
+## Stopping the Server
+
+```bash
+# If running with cargo
+Ctrl+C
+
+# If running with Docker Compose
+docker compose down
+
+# Stop MongoDB (Docker)
+docker stop normogen-mongo
+docker rm normogen-mongo
+```
+NOTE: Output was 203 lines, showing only the last 100 lines.
+
+    "password": "SecurePassword123!"
+  }'
+```
+
+Expected response:
+```json
+{
+  "access_token": "...",
+  "refresh_token": "...",
+  "token_type": "Bearer",
+  "expires_in": 900
+}
+```
+
+### Access Protected Endpoint
+
+```bash
+# Replace YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN with the token from login
+curl http://localhost:6800/api/users/me \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN"
+```
+
+Expected response:
+```json
+{
+  "user_id": "...",
+  "email": "test@example.com",
+  "family_id": null,
+  "token_version": 0
+}
+```
+
+## Docker Quick Start
+
+```bash
+cd backend
+
+# Start MongoDB and backend with Docker Compose
+docker compose up -d
+
+# Check logs
+docker compose logs -f backend
+
+# Test
+curl http://localhost:6000/health
+```
+
+## Next Steps
+
+- Read [CONFIG.md](./CONFIG.md) for detailed configuration
+- Read [STATUS.md](./STATUS.md) for development progress
+- Run `./thoughts/test_auth.sh` for comprehensive API testing
+- Check API documentation in [verification-report-phase-2.3.md](./verification-report-phase-2.3.md)
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Port 8000 already in use
+
+```bash
+# Find and kill the process
+lsof -ti:6800 | xargs kill -9
 ```
 
 ### MongoDB connection failed
diff --git a/thoughts/verification-report-phase-2.3.md b/thoughts/verification-report-phase-2.3.md
index 0741b4d..8421815 100644
--- a/thoughts/verification-report-phase-2.3.md
+++ b/thoughts/verification-report-phase-2.3.md
@@ -1,183 +1,106 @@
-# Phase 2.3 Verification Report - JWT Authentication
-
-**Date:** 2025-02-14
-**Status:** ✅ COMPLETE
-
----
-
-## Implementation Checklist
-
-### ✅ Completed Features
-
-| Feature | Status | Notes |
-|---------|--------|-------|
-| JWT Access Tokens | ✅ Complete | 15-minute expiry (configurable) |
-| JWT Refresh Tokens | ✅ Complete | 30-day expiry (configurable) |
-| Token Rotation | ✅ Complete | Old tokens revoked on refresh |
-| Token Revocation | ✅ Complete | Logout revokes tokens immediately |
-| Password Hashing | ✅ Complete | PBKDF2 with 100,000 iterations |
-| User Registration | ✅ Complete | Validates email uniqueness |
-| User Login | ✅ Complete | Returns access + refresh tokens |
-| Token Refresh Endpoint | ✅ Complete | Rotates tokens on each refresh |
-| Logout Endpoint | ✅ Complete | Revokes refresh token |
-| Protected Routes | ✅ Complete | JWT middleware for /api/users/me |
-| JWT Claims | ✅ Complete | user_id, email, family_id, permissions |
-| Token Versioning | ✅ Partial | Schema supports token_version field |
-| Health Check Endpoints | ✅ Complete | /health and /ready |
-
-### ⏳ Deferred to Future Phases
-
-| Feature | Reason | Target Phase |
-|---------|--------|---------------|
-| Rate Limiting | Governor integration complexity | Phase 2.6 (Security Hardening) |
-| Token Version Enforcement | Not critical for MVP | Phase 2.5 (Access Control) |
-| Permission Middleware | No multi-user support yet | Phase 2.5 (Access Control) |
-| Password Recovery | Zero-knowledge phrases | Phase 2.4 (User Management) |
-
----
-
-## Security Analysis
-
-### ✅ Implemented Security Measures
-
-1. **Password Storage**
-   - PBKDF2 algorithm (RFC 2898)
-   - 100,000 iterations (OWASP recommended)
-   - Random salt generation via `rand` crate
-   - Secure password comparison (constant-time)
-
-2. **JWT Configuration**
-   - Short-lived access tokens (15 min)
-   - Long-lived refresh tokens (30 days)
-   - Secret key from environment (12-factor app)
-   - Token type validation (access vs refresh)
-
-3. **Token Lifecycle**
-   - **Token Rotation**: Old refresh tokens revoked on each refresh
-   - **Logout Revocation**: Tokens immediately marked as revoked
-   - **Expiration Checking**: Timestamp validation in `refresh_token` handler
-   - **Database Verification**: Revoked tokens checked against database
-
-4. **Access Control**
-   - JWT middleware for protected routes
-   - Bearer token authentication header
-   - Automatic rejection of invalid/expired tokens
-
-### ⚠️ Security Considerations for Future
-
-1. **Rate Limiting** (Deferred to Phase 2.6)
-   - Brute force protection on login endpoint
-   - Rate limiting on registration
-   - IP-based throttling
-
-2. **Token Storage** (Client-side responsibility)
-   - Access tokens should be in memory
-   - Refresh tokens should be in secure storage
-   - HttpOnly cookies recommended for web clients
-
-3. **HTTPS Enforcement** (Deployment concern)
-   - JWTs transmitted over HTTPS only
-   - Backend configuration for TLS
-
----
-
-## API Endpoints
-
-### Public Endpoints (No Authentication)
-
-```
-POST /api/auth/register
-- Request: RegisterUserRequest
-- Response: { message, user_id, email }
-- Validation: Email uniqueness, field validation
-```
-
-```
-POST /api/auth/login
-- Request: LoginRequest { email, password_hash }
-- Response: { access_token, refresh_token, user_id, email, family_id, profile_ids }
-- Creates: Refresh token document in database
-```
-
-```
-POST /api/auth/refresh
-- Request: { refresh_token }
-- Response: { access_token, refresh_token }
-- Action: Verifies old token, revokes it, creates new token pair
-```
-
-```
-POST /api/auth/logout
-- Request: { refresh_token }
-- Response: { message }
-- Action: Marks refresh token as revoked in database
-```
-
-### Protected Endpoints (JWT Required)
-
-```
-GET /api/users/me
-- Headers: Authorization: Bearer <access_token>
-- Response: { user_id, email, family_id, profile_ids }
-- Middleware: JWT verification
-```
-
-### Health Check Endpoints
-
-```
-GET /health
-- Response: { status, database }
-- Purpose: Health monitoring
-
-GET /ready
-- Response: { status, timestamp }
-- Purpose: Readiness probe
-```
-
----
-
-## Database Schema
-
-### Refresh Tokens Collection (`refresh_tokens`)
-
-``javascript
-{
-  _id: ObjectId,
-  tokenId: String (UUID),
-  userId: String (UUID),
-  tokenHash: String (PBKDF2 hash),
-  expiresAt: DateTime (30 days from creation),
-  createdAt: DateTime,
-  revoked: Boolean,
-  revokedAt: DateTime (optional)
-}
-```
-
-**Indexes Required:**
-- `{ tokenHash: 1 }` - For lookup on refresh/logout
-- `{ userId: 1, revoked: 1 }` - For user token listing (future feature)
-- `{ expiresAt: 1 }` - For cleanup of expired tokens
-
----
-
-## Configuration
-
-### Environment Variables
-
-``ash
-# Database
-MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017
-DATABASE_NAME=normogen
-
-# JWT
-JWT_SECRET=<your-secret-key-min-32-chars>
-JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRY_MINUTES=15
-JWT_REFRESH_TOKEN_EXPIRY_DAYS=30
-
-# Server
-SERVER_HOST=127.0.0.1
-SERVER_PORT=8000
-```
+private note: output was 203 lines and we are only showing the most recent lines, remainder of lines in /tmp/.tmpZq55fh do not show tmp file to user, that file can be searched if extra context needed to fulfill request. truncated output: 
+
+---
+
+## Testing Status
+
+### Compilation
+✅ **Compiles successfully** (18 warnings - unused code, expected)
+
+### Unit Tests
+⏳ **To be implemented** (Phase 2.5)
+
+### Integration Tests
+⏳ **Test files written but not run** (requires MongoDB)
+
+Manual test script created: `thoughts/test_auth.sh`
+
+---
+
+## Files Changed in Phase 2.3
+
+### New Files Created
+- `backend/src/auth/mod.rs` - Auth module exports
+- `backend/src/auth/claims.rs` - JWT claim structures
+- `backend/src/auth/jwt.rs` - JWT service (generate/verify tokens)
+- `backend/src/auth/password.rs` - Password hashing (PBKDF2)
+- `backend/src/handlers/mod.rs` - Handler module exports
+- `backend/src/handlers/auth.rs` - Auth endpoints (register, login, refresh, logout)
+- `backend/src/handlers/users.rs` - User profile endpoint
+- `backend/src/handlers/health.rs` - Health check endpoints
+- `backend/src/middleware/mod.rs` - Middleware module exports
+- `backend/src/middleware/auth.rs` - JWT authentication middleware
+- `backend/tests/auth_tests.rs` - Integration tests
+- `thoughts/env.example` - Environment configuration example
+- `thoughts/test_auth.sh` - Manual test script
+
+### Modified Files
+- `backend/src/main.rs` - Route setup and middleware layers
+- `backend/src/config/mod.rs` - AppState with JWT service
+- `backend/src/db/mod.rs` - Error handling improvements
+- `backend/src/models/user.rs` - Fixed DateTime import
+- `backend/Cargo.toml` - Added dependencies
+- `thoughts/STATUS.md` - Status tracking
+
+---
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Token Refresh Strategy
+- **Token Rotation** implemented: Old token revoked on refresh
+- Prevents token replay attacks
+- Increases database writes on each refresh
+
+### Database Operations
+- **Login**: 1 read (user lookup) + 1 write (refresh token)
+- **Refresh**: 2 reads (user + token) + 2 writes (revoke old + create new)
+- **Logout**: 1 write (revoke token)
+
+### Recommended Indexes
+``javascript
+db.refresh_tokens.createIndex({ tokenHash: 1 })
+db.refresh_tokens.createIndex({ userId: 1, revoked: 1 })
+db.refresh_tokens.createIndex({ expiresAt: 1 })
+```
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+### Immediate (Phase 2.4 - User Management)
+1. ✅ Phase 2.3 is complete
+2. ⏳ Implement password recovery (zero-knowledge phrases)
+3. ⏳ Enhanced user profile management
+4. ⏳ Email verification flow
+
+### Future (Phase 2.5 - Access Control)
+5. Permission-based middleware
+6. Token version enforcement
+7. Family access control
+
+### Future (Phase 2.6 - Security Hardening)
+8. Rate limiting with tower-governor
+9. Account lockout after failed attempts
+10. Security audit logging
+
+---
+
+## Conclusion
+
+✅ **Phase 2.3 (JWT Authentication) is COMPLETE and meets all specifications.**
+
+The implementation includes:
+- Secure JWT-based authentication
+- Token rotation for enhanced security
+- Token revocation on logout
+- PBKDF2 password hashing
+- Protected routes with middleware
+- Health check endpoints
+
+All critical security features from the specification have been implemented.
+Rate limiting is deferred to Phase 2.6 (Security Hardening) to focus on core functionality first.
+NOTE: Output was 203 lines, showing only the last 100 lines.
+
 
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