The authentication backend was requiring ALL users (including superusers)
to have email_verified=True and is_approved=True. This created a
chicken-and-egg problem where the first superuser couldn't log in to
approve themselves.
Now superusers bypass these checks and can log in immediately after
creation via createsuperuser command. Regular users still require
email verification and admin approval.
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Implement comprehensive email verification and admin approval system for user registration. Users must verify their email before logging in, and admins must approve new users before they can access the system.
Major features:
- Email verification with UUID tokens (24hr expiry, one-time use)
- Admin approval workflow via Django admin interface
- Custom authentication backend enforcing verification and approval
- Password change functionality for authenticated users
- Enhanced profile page with proper styling and theme support
- Collect first name, last name, and timezone during registration
- Profile link added to header navigation
Email notifications:
- Verification email sent after registration
- Admin notification when users need approval
- Approval notification sent to users
Security features:
- Cryptographically secure UUID tokens
- Token expiration and one-time use enforcement
- Email enumeration protection
- Custom JWT token validation for API access
- Existing users auto-approved via data migration
Templates added:
- Email templates (verification, approval, admin notification)
- Web templates (password change, verification pages)
- Enhanced profile page with dark/light mode support
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