# User Story 1.1

**Epic:** Foundational Infrastructure & Core Services

**Title:** Setup User Authentication Service

**As a** system administrator,
**I want** a secure authentication service integrated,
**So that** users can securely sign up, log in, and manage their accounts.

**Acceptance Criteria:**

- [ ] Users can register for a new account using their email and password.
- [ ] Users can log in with their credentials.
- [ ] The system uses Auth0 for identity management.
- [ ] A valid JWT is issued upon successful login.
- [ ] All API endpoints are protected and require a valid JWT.