
Secure image gallery with access controls
Why Choose This Project?
In many applications (photography portfolios, private media vaults, enterprise content systems), image galleries must restrict who can view, upload, or manage images. This project helps you build a fully functional image gallery with user roles, login protection, encryption (optional), and access control to ensure only authorized users can access or manage certain image collections.
This project is great for learning about authentication, authorization, file upload security, and media access management.
What You Get in This Project
A web-based image gallery with secure login and role-based access, where admins can upload/delete/edit images, and users can view only authorized images.
Technology Stack
Layer | Tech Stack Options |
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Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript / React (optional) |
Backend | Spring Boot / Node.js (Express) / Django |
Database | MySQL / MongoDB / PostgreSQL |
Auth & Roles | Spring Security / JWT / Passport.js / Django Auth |
Storage | Local File System / AWS S3 / Firebase Storage |
Encryption | AES-256 (for optional image encryption layer) |
Key Features
Feature | Description |
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User Authentication | Secure login/register system for users and admins |
Role-Based Access | Different views and actions for Admins vs Regular Users |
Image Upload | Admins can upload images with title, category, description |
Image Gallery View | Users can browse gallery images they have permission to view |
Category Filtering | Filter images by categories or tags |
Access Control | Images marked as private/secure only show to selected users or roles |
Optional Encryption | Encrypt stored image files (at rest) using AES or server-side encryption |
Image Deletion & Edit | Admins can delete/edit uploaded images |
Audit Logs (Optional) | Track who viewed or modified images |
Public vs Private Gallery | Public gallery for guests, private albums for registered users |
Dashboard | Admin dashboard for image management and stats |