meti-frontend/BACKEND_CONFIG.md

# Backend Configuration

## Quick Setup

If you're having issues with environment variables, you can modify the backend URL directly in the code:

### 1. Edit `lib/config.ts`

Find this line in the file:
```typescript
const BACKEND_URL = 'https://evoting-be.apskel.org' // Change this to your backend URL
```

Change it to your actual backend URL, for example:
```typescript
const BACKEND_URL = 'http://localhost:4002' // Your backend URL
```

### 2. Set Auth Header

Also find this line:
```typescript
const AUTH_HEADER = '••••••' // Change this to your actual auth header
```

Change it to your actual authorization header value.

### 3. Restart the Application

After making changes, restart your Next.js development server:
```bash
npm run dev
```

## Current Configuration

The application is currently configured to call:
- **Login URL**: `https://evoting-be.apskel.org/api/v1/auth/login`
- **Auth Header**: `••••••`

## Debug Information

Check your browser's console (F12 → Console) to see:
- What URL is being called
- Whether the auth header is set
- The response from the backend

## Alternative: Environment Variables

If you prefer to use environment variables, create a `.env.local` file in the root directory:

```bash
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:4002
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_AUTH_HEADER=your_actual_auth_header
```

## Testing

Use this curl command to test your backend:
```bash
curl --location 'http://localhost:4002/api/v1/auth/login' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--header 'Authorization: your_actual_auth_header' \
--data-raw '{
    "email": "superadmin@example.com",
    "password": "ChangeMe!Super#123"
}'
```