Fix mobile overlay and deps per #43

backend/__tests__/integration/adminPhotos.reference.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,207 @@
+const fs = require('fs');
+const path = require('path');
+const os = require('os');
+const express = require('express');
+const request = require('supertest');
+
+describe('Admin photos in reference mode', () => {
+  let tmpDir;
+  let storagePath;
+  let db;
+  let app;
+  let categoryId;
+
+  const resetModules = () => {
+    jest.resetModules();
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  };
+
+  beforeAll(async () => {
+    tmpDir = await fs.promises.mkdtemp(path.join(os.tmpdir(), 'picpeak-admin-photos-'));
+    storagePath = path.join(tmpDir, 'storage');
+    await fs.promises.mkdir(storagePath, { recursive: true });
+
+    process.env.NODE_ENV = 'test';
+    process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH = path.join(tmpDir, 'data', 'photo_sharing_test.db');
+    await fs.promises.mkdir(path.dirname(process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH), { recursive: true });
+    try {
+      await fs.promises.unlink(process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH);
+    } catch (_) {
+      /* ignore */
+    }
+    process.env.STORAGE_PATH = storagePath;
+
+    resetModules();
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/middleware/auth', () => ({
+      adminAuth: (req, _res, next) => {
+        req.admin = { id: 1, username: 'tester' };
+        next();
+      }
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/services/imageProcessor', () => ({
+      generateThumbnail: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue('thumbnails/mock-thumb.jpg'),
+      ensureThumbnail: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/middleware/uploadValidation', () => ({
+      validateUploadedFiles: (_req, _res, next) => next()
+    }));
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/utils/fileSecurityUtils', () => {
+      const actual = jest.requireActual('../../src/utils/fileSecurityUtils');
+      return {
+        ...actual,
+        validateFileType: () => true,
+        createFileUploadValidator: () => (_req, _res, next) => next()
+      };
+    });
+
+    jest.doMock('../../src/utils/logger', () => ({
+      debug: jest.fn(),
+      info: jest.fn(),
+      warn: jest.fn(),
+      error: jest.fn()
+    }));
+
+    const dbModule = require('../../src/database/db');
+    db = dbModule.db;
+
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('photo_feedback');
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('photos');
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('photo_categories');
+    await db.schema.dropTableIfExists('events');
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('events', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('slug').notNullable();
+      table.string('event_name').notNullable();
+      table.string('source_mode').notNullable();
+      table.string('external_path');
+    });
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('photo_categories', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.string('name').notNullable();
+      table.string('slug').notNullable();
+      table.boolean('is_global').defaultTo(true);
+      table.integer('event_id');
+    });
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('photos', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id').primary();
+      table.integer('event_id').notNullable();
+      table.string('filename').notNullable();
+      table.string('path').notNullable();
+      table.string('thumbnail_path');
+      table.string('type').notNullable();
+      table.integer('size_bytes');
+      table.integer('category_id');
+      table.string('source_origin');
+      table.string('external_relpath');
+      table.datetime('uploaded_at').defaultTo(db.fn.now());
+      table.float('average_rating').defaultTo(0);
+      table.integer('like_count').defaultTo(0);
+      table.integer('favorite_count').defaultTo(0);
+    });
+
+    await db.schema.createTable('photo_feedback', (table) => {
+      table.increments('id');
+      table.integer('photo_id');
+      table.string('feedback_type');
+      table.boolean('is_approved');
+      table.boolean('is_hidden');
+    });
+
+    await db('events').insert({
+      id: 1,
+      slug: 'test-event',
+      event_name: 'Test Event',
+      source_mode: 'reference',
+      external_path: 'external/library'
+    });
+
+    const insertedCategory = await db('photo_categories').insert({
+      name: 'Highlights',
+      slug: 'highlights',
+      is_global: true
+    });
+    categoryId = Array.isArray(insertedCategory) ? insertedCategory[0] : insertedCategory;
+
+    const router = require('../../src/routes/adminPhotos');
+    app = express();
+    app.use(express.json());
+    app.use('/api/admin/events', router);
+  });
+
+  afterAll(async () => {
+    if (db) {
+      await db.destroy();
+    }
+    resetModules();
+    delete process.env.TEST_DATABASE_PATH;
+    delete process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+    if (tmpDir) {
+      await fs.promises.rm(tmpDir, { recursive: true, force: true });
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('stores managed uploads with category information and managed origin', async () => {
+    const uploadResponse = await request(app)
+      .post(`/api/admin/events/1/upload`)
+      .field('category_id', String(categoryId))
+      .attach('photos', Buffer.from('fake image data'), 'photo.jpg');
+
+    expect(uploadResponse.status).toBe(200);
+    expect(uploadResponse.body).toHaveProperty('photos');
+    expect(Array.isArray(uploadResponse.body.photos)).toBe(true);
+
+    const photo = await db('photos').first();
+    expect(photo).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(photo.category_id).toBe(categoryId);
+    expect(photo.source_origin).toBe('managed');
+    expect(photo.external_relpath).toBeNull();
+  });
+
+  it('returns numeric category metadata when listing photos', async () => {
+    await db('photos').insert({
+      event_id: 1,
+      filename: 'external.jpg',
+      path: 'test-event/external.jpg',
+      thumbnail_path: null,
+      type: 'individual',
+      size_bytes: 123,
+      source_origin: 'external',
+      external_relpath: 'individual/external.jpg'
+    });
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .get(`/api/admin/events/1/photos`)
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(Array.isArray(response.body.photos)).toBe(true);
+    const managedPhoto = response.body.photos.find((p) => p.category_id === categoryId);
+    expect(managedPhoto).toBeTruthy();
+    expect(managedPhoto.category_name).toBe('Highlights');
+
+    const filtered = await request(app)
+      .get(`/api/admin/events/1/photos`)
+      .query({ category_id: String(categoryId) })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(filtered.body.photos.every((p) => p.category_id === categoryId)).toBe(true);
+  });
+
+  it('normalizes category updates', async () => {
+    const photo = await db('photos').first();
+
+    await request(app)
+      .patch(`/api/admin/events/1/photos/${photo.id}`)
+      .send({ category_id: '0' })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    const updated = await db('photos').where({ id: photo.id }).first();
+    expect(updated.category_id).toBeNull();
+  });
+});

backend/__tests__/services/photoResolver.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+const path = require('path');
+const mockPath = path;
+
+jest.mock('../../src/services/externalMediaService', () => ({
+  resolveExternalPath: jest.fn((event, relPath) => mockPath.join('/mock/external', event.external_path || '', relPath || '')),
+}));
+
+const { resolveExternalPath } = require('../../src/services/externalMediaService');
+const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../../src/services/photoResolver');
+
+describe('resolvePhotoFilePath', () => {
+  const backendRoot = path.resolve(__dirname, '../../');
+  const originalStoragePath = process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    process.env.STORAGE_PATH = path.join(backendRoot, 'storage');
+  });
+
+  afterEach(() => {
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  afterAll(() => {
+    if (typeof originalStoragePath === 'string') {
+      process.env.STORAGE_PATH = originalStoragePath;
+    } else {
+      delete process.env.STORAGE_PATH;
+    }
+  });
+
+  it('returns absolute path for managed photos with legacy slug paths', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'wedding-party', source_mode: 'managed' };
+    const photo = { path: 'wedding-party/hero.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join(backendRoot, 'storage', 'events/active', 'wedding-party', 'hero.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('normalizes prefixed managed paths without duplicating segments', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'wedding-party', source_mode: 'managed' };
+    const photo = { path: 'events/active/wedding-party/hero.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join(backendRoot, 'storage', 'events/active', 'wedding-party', 'hero.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('delegates external photos to external media resolver', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo' };
+    const photo = { source_origin: 'external', external_relpath: 'individual/look-01.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(resolveExternalPath).toHaveBeenCalledWith(event, 'individual/look-01.jpg');
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join('/mock/external', 'picsum-demo', 'individual', 'look-01.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('deduplicates folder names when event external path already ends with segment', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo/individual' };
+    const photo = { source_origin: 'external', external_relpath: 'individual/look-02.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(resolveExternalPath).toHaveBeenCalledWith(event, 'look-02.jpg');
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join('/mock/external', 'picsum-demo/individual', 'look-02.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('falls back to managed storage when external metadata is missing', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo' };
+    const photo = { path: 'fashion-show/new-upload.jpg' };
+
+    const result = resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo);
+
+    expect(resolveExternalPath).not.toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(result).toBe(path.join(backendRoot, 'storage', 'events/active', 'fashion-show', 'new-upload.jpg'));
+  });
+
+  it('throws when external photo is missing relative path data', () => {
+    const event = { slug: 'fashion-show', source_mode: 'reference', external_path: 'picsum-demo' };
+    const photo = { source_origin: 'external' };
+
+    expect(() => resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo)).toThrow('Missing external_relpath for external photo');
+  });
+});

backend/migrations/core/044_add_event_password_toggle.js

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+exports.up = async function (knex) {
+  const hasColumn = await knex.schema.hasColumn('events', 'require_password');
+  if (!hasColumn) {
+    await knex.schema.table('events', (table) => {
+      table.boolean('require_password').notNullable().defaultTo(true);
+    });
+    await knex('events').update({ require_password: true });
+  }
+};
+
+exports.down = async function (knex) {
+  const hasColumn = await knex.schema.hasColumn('events', 'require_password');
+  if (hasColumn) {
+    await knex.schema.table('events', (table) => {
+      table.dropColumn('require_password');
+    });
+  }
+};

backend/package-lock.json

@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
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         "multer": "^2.0.2",
         "node-cron": "^3.0.2",
-        "nodemailer": "7.0.5",
+        "nodemailer": "^7.0.10",
         "pg": "^8.16.3",
         "react-i18next": "^15.6.0",
         "sanitize-html": "^2.17.0",
@@ -5620,13 +5620,13 @@
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     },
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       "license": "MIT",
       "dependencies": {
         "lodash": "^4.17.21",
-        "validator": "~13.12.0"
+        "validator": "~13.15.15"
       },
       "engines": {
         "node": ">= 8.0.0"
@@ -8355,9 +8355,9 @@
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     },
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@@ -9008,24 +9008,6 @@
         "node": ">=10"
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-      "license": "ISC"
-    },
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@@ -10246,6 +10228,24 @@
         "node": ">=10"
       }
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+    "node_modules/tar-fs": {
+      "version": "2.1.4",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/tar-fs/-/tar-fs-2.1.4.tgz",
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+      "license": "MIT",
+      "dependencies": {
+        "chownr": "^1.1.1",
+        "mkdirp-classic": "^0.5.2",
+        "pump": "^3.0.0",
+        "tar-stream": "^2.1.4"
+      }
+    },
+    "node_modules/tar-fs/node_modules/chownr": {
+      "version": "1.1.4",
+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/chownr/-/chownr-1.1.4.tgz",
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+      "license": "ISC"
+    },
     "node_modules/tar-stream": {
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       "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/tar-stream/-/tar-stream-2.2.0.tgz",
@@ -10624,9 +10624,9 @@
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+      "resolved": "https://registry.npmjs.org/validator/-/validator-13.15.20.tgz",
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       "license": "MIT",
       "engines": {
         "node": ">= 0.10"

backend/package.json

@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
     "mime-types": "^3.0.1",
     "multer": "^2.0.2",
     "node-cron": "^3.0.2",
-    "nodemailer": "7.0.5",
+    "nodemailer": "^7.0.10",
     "pg": "^8.16.3",
     "react-i18next": "^15.6.0",
     "sanitize-html": "^2.17.0",

backend/src/database/db.js

@@ -82,6 +82,7 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
       table.boolean('watermark_downloads').defaultTo(false);
       table.text('watermark_text');
       table.integer('hero_photo_id').references('id').inTable('photos').onDelete('SET NULL');
+      table.boolean('require_password').defaultTo(true);
     });
   } else {
     // Check if color_theme needs to be updated to TEXT type
@@ -116,7 +117,8 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
             disable_right_click BOOLEAN DEFAULT 0,
             watermark_downloads BOOLEAN DEFAULT 0,
             watermark_text TEXT,
-            hero_photo_id INTEGER
+            hero_photo_id INTEGER,
+            require_password BOOLEAN DEFAULT 1
           )
         `);
         
@@ -138,6 +140,8 @@ async function initializeDatabase() {
               return 'watermark_text';
             case 'hero_photo_id':
               return 'hero_photo_id';
+            case 'require_password':
+              return 'COALESCE(require_password, 1) as require_password';
             default:
               return col;
           }

backend/src/middleware/gallery.js

@@ -2,13 +2,48 @@ const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db, withRetry } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const { getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 
 // Middleware to verify gallery access
 async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
   try {
     const requestedSlug = req.params.slug || req.requestedSlug;
     const token = getGalleryTokenFromRequest(req, requestedSlug);
+    let event;
+
     if (!token) {
+      if (!requestedSlug) {
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
+      }
+
+      event = await withRetry(async () => {
+        return await db('events')
+          .where({ 
+            slug: requestedSlug,
+            is_active: formatBoolean(true),
+            is_archived: formatBoolean(false)
+          })
+          .select('*')
+          .first();
+      });
+
+      if (!event) {
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found or expired' });
+      }
+
+      const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+      if (!requiresPassword) {
+        req.event = event;
+        req.sessionID = `gallery_public_${event.id}_${Date.now()}`;
+        req.clientInfo = {
+          ip: req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress || 'unknown',
+          userAgent: req.get('User-Agent') || 'unknown',
+          fingerprint: `${req.ip}-${req.get('User-Agent')}`.substring(0, 32),
+          timestamp: Date.now()
+        };
+        return next();
+      }
+
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'No token provided' });
     }
     
@@ -26,10 +61,9 @@ async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
         throw error;
       }
     }
-    console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Token decoded successfully, eventId:', decoded.eventId);
+    logger.debug('[verifyGalleryAccess] Token decoded successfully', { eventId: decoded.eventId, slug: requestedSlug });
     
     // If we have a slug in the URL params or from pre-middleware, verify it matches
-    let event;
     if (requestedSlug) {
       // Verify by slug and ensure it matches the token's event
       event = await withRetry(async () => {
@@ -62,11 +96,11 @@ async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
     }
     
     if (!event) {
-      console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event not found for slug:', requestedSlug || 'no-slug', 'eventId:', decoded.eventId);
+      logger.warn('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event not found for slug', { slug: requestedSlug || 'no-slug', tokenEventId: decoded.eventId });
       return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found or expired' });
     }
     
-    console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event found:', event.id, event.slug);
+    logger.debug('[verifyGalleryAccess] Event located', { eventId: event.id, slug: event.slug });
     req.event = event;
     req.sessionID = decoded.sessionId || `gallery_${event.id}_${Date.now()}`;
     
@@ -78,10 +112,10 @@ async function verifyGalleryAccess(req, res, next) {
       timestamp: Date.now()
     };
     
-    console.log('[verifyGalleryAccess] Access granted for event:', event.id);
+    logger.debug('[verifyGalleryAccess] Access granted', { eventId: event.id, slug: event.slug });
     next();
   } catch (error) {
-    console.error('Error verifying gallery access:', error);
+    logger.error('Error verifying gallery access', { error: error.message, stack: error.stack });
     res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid token' });
   }
 }

backend/src/middleware/photoAuth.js

@@ -3,14 +3,13 @@ const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const { getGalleryTokenFromRequest } = require('../utils/tokenUtils');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 
 async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
   try {
     // Extract event slug from the path
     let eventSlug;
     
-    console.log('PhotoAuth middleware - path:', req.path);
-    
     // For thumbnails, we need to parse the filename to get the event info
     if (req.path.startsWith('/thumb_')) {
       // For now, we'll rely on JWT token for thumbnail access
@@ -80,29 +79,36 @@ async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
           // For both thumbnails and photos with admin token, allow access
           return next();
         }
-      } catch (err) {
-        // Token invalid, fall through to password check
-        console.error('JWT verification failed:', err.message);
+    } catch (err) {
+      // Token invalid, fall through to password check
+      logger.warn('JWT verification failed in photoAuth', { error: err.message });
       }
     }
     
     // Check for password header (legacy support)
     const password = req.headers['x-gallery-password'];
     
-    if (!password && !tokenFromRequest) {
-      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required' });
-    }
-    
     // If no eventSlug (thumbnails), and we don't have valid auth yet, deny access
-    if (!eventSlug && !password) {
+    if (!eventSlug && !password && !tokenFromRequest) {
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required for thumbnails' });
     }
-    
+
     const event = await db('events').where({ slug: eventSlug, is_active: formatBoolean(true) }).first();
     if (!event) {
       return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Gallery not found' });
     }
+
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
+    if (!requiresPassword) {
+      req.event = event;
+      return next();
+    }
     
+    if (!password && !tokenFromRequest) {
+      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Authentication required' });
+    }
+
     if (password) {
       const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
       if (!validPassword) {
@@ -122,7 +128,7 @@ async function photoAuth(req, res, next) {
     req.event = event;
     next();
   } catch (error) {
-    console.error('Photo auth error:', error);
+    logger.error('Photo auth error', { error: error.message, stack: error.stack });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Authentication error' });
   }
 }

backend/src/routes/__tests__/adminAuth.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+const request = require('supertest');
+const express = require('express');
+
+const buildChain = ({ firstResult, updateResult } = {}) => {
+  const chain = {
+    where: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    whereNot: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    select: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    update: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(updateResult ?? 1),
+    first: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(firstResult),
+  };
+  return chain;
+};
+
+jest.mock('../../database/db', () => {
+  const dbMock = jest.fn();
+  dbMock.raw = jest.fn();
+  dbMock.__setImplementations = (...chains) => {
+    dbMock.mockReset();
+    chains.forEach((chain) => {
+      dbMock.mockImplementationOnce(() => chain);
+    });
+  };
+  return {
+    db: dbMock,
+    logActivity: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined),
+  };
+});
+
+jest.mock('../../middleware/auth-enhanced-v2', () => ({
+  adminAuth: (_req, _res, next) => {
+    _req.admin = { id: 1, username: 'admin' };
+    next();
+  },
+}));
+
+const { db, logActivity } = require('../../database/db');
+const adminAuthRouter = require('../adminAuth');
+
+describe('adminAuth profile updates', () => {
+  const app = express();
+  app.use(express.json());
+  app.use('/auth/admin', adminAuthRouter);
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('updates the admin profile', async () => {
+    const updatedUser = {
+      id: 1,
+      username: 'newadmin',
+      email: 'newadmin@example.com',
+      must_change_password: false,
+    };
+
+    db.__setImplementations(
+      buildChain({ firstResult: null }),          // email check
+      buildChain({ firstResult: null }),          // username check
+      buildChain({ updateResult: 1 }),            // update
+      buildChain({ firstResult: updatedUser }),   // fetch updated user
+    );
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .put('/auth/admin/profile')
+      .send({ username: updatedUser.username, email: updatedUser.email })
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({ user: updatedUser });
+    expect(logActivity).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      'admin_profile_updated',
+      { admin_id: 1, updated_fields: ['username', 'email'] },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: 1, name: updatedUser.username }
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('rejects email conflicts', async () => {
+    db.__setImplementations(
+      buildChain({ firstResult: { id: 2 } })
+    );
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .put('/auth/admin/profile')
+      .send({ username: 'newadmin', email: 'taken@example.com' })
+      .expect(409);
+
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({ error: 'Email is already in use by another admin' });
+  });
+
+  it('validates input', async () => {
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .put('/auth/admin/profile')
+      .send({ username: '', email: 'not-an-email' })
+      .expect(400);
+
+    expect(response.body.errors).toBeDefined();
+  });
+});

backend/src/routes/__tests__/adminNotifications.test.js

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+const request = require('supertest');
+const express = require('express');
+
+jest.mock('../../database/db', () => {
+  const deleteMock = jest.fn().mockResolvedValue(5);
+  const chain = {
+    select: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    leftJoin: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    orderBy: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    limit: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    whereNull: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    whereNotNull: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    where: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    update: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    delete: deleteMock,
+    count: jest.fn().mockReturnThis(),
+    first: jest.fn().mockResolvedValue({ count: 0 }),
+  };
+
+  const dbMock = jest.fn(() => chain);
+  dbMock.raw = jest.fn();
+  dbMock.__chain = chain;
+  dbMock.__deleteMock = deleteMock;
+  return { db: dbMock };
+});
+
+jest.mock('../../middleware/auth-enhanced-v2', () => ({
+  adminAuth: (_req, _res, next) => next(),
+}));
+
+const { db } = require('../../database/db');
+const notificationsRouter = require('../adminNotifications');
+
+describe('adminNotifications routes', () => {
+  const app = express();
+  app.use(express.json());
+  app.use('/admin/notifications', notificationsRouter);
+
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    jest.clearAllMocks();
+  });
+
+  it('clears all notifications', async () => {
+    db.__deleteMock.mockResolvedValueOnce(8);
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .delete('/admin/notifications/clear-all')
+      .expect(200);
+
+    expect(db).toHaveBeenCalledWith('activity_logs');
+    expect(db.__deleteMock).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({
+      message: 'All notifications cleared',
+      deletedCount: 8,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it('handles database errors when clearing notifications', async () => {
+    db.__deleteMock.mockRejectedValueOnce(new Error('boom'));
+
+    const response = await request(app)
+      .delete('/admin/notifications/clear-all')
+      .expect(500);
+
+    expect(response.body).toEqual({ error: 'Failed to clear notifications' });
+  });
+});

backend/src/routes/adminAuth.js

@@ -72,6 +72,68 @@ router.post('/change-password', [
   }
 });
 
+// Update admin profile
+router.put('/profile', [
+  adminAuth,
+  body('username').trim().notEmpty().withMessage('Username is required'),
+  body('email').trim().isEmail().withMessage('Valid email is required')
+], async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const errors = validationResult(req);
+    if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
+    }
+
+    const { username, email } = req.body;
+    const userId = req.admin.id;
+
+    // Check for email conflicts
+    const existingEmail = await db('admin_users')
+      .where('email', email)
+      .whereNot('id', userId)
+      .first();
+
+    if (existingEmail) {
+      return res.status(409).json({ error: 'Email is already in use by another admin' });
+    }
+
+    // Check username conflict (if multiple admins are supported)
+    const existingUsername = await db('admin_users')
+      .where('username', username)
+      .whereNot('id', userId)
+      .first();
+
+    if (existingUsername) {
+      return res.status(409).json({ error: 'Username is already in use by another admin' });
+    }
+
+    await db('admin_users')
+      .where('id', userId)
+      .update({
+        username,
+        email,
+        updated_at: new Date()
+      });
+
+    const updatedUser = await db('admin_users')
+      .select('id', 'username', 'email', 'must_change_password')
+      .where('id', userId)
+      .first();
+
+    await logActivity(
+      'admin_profile_updated',
+      { admin_id: userId, updated_fields: ['username', 'email'] },
+      null,
+      { type: 'admin', id: userId, name: username }
+    );
+
+    res.json({ user: updatedUser });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Admin profile update error:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to update admin profile' });
+  }
+});
+
 // Logout
 router.post('/logout', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   try {
@@ -96,4 +158,4 @@ router.post('/logout', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminEvents.js

@@ -13,6 +13,29 @@ const { queueEmail } = require('../services/emailProcessor');
 const { escapeLikePattern } = require('../utils/sqlSecurity');
 // formatDate import removed - dates are formatted by email processor
 const { validatePasswordInContext, getBcryptRounds } = require('../utils/passwordValidation');
+const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+
+const parseBooleanInput = (value, defaultValue = true) => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) {
+    return defaultValue;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
+    return value;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'number') {
+    return value !== 0;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const normalized = value.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (['false', '0', 'no', 'off'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return false;
+    }
+    if (['true', '1', 'yes', 'on'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return defaultValue;
+};
 
 // Create new event
 router.post('/', adminAuth, [
@@ -21,7 +44,30 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('event_date').isDate(),
   body('host_email').isEmail().normalizeEmail(),
   body('admin_email').isEmail().normalizeEmail(),
-  body('password').isLength({ min: 6 }),
+  body('require_password').optional().isBoolean(),
+  body('password').optional().isString().custom((value, { req }) => {
+    const input = req.body.require_password;
+    const normalizeBoolean = (val, defaultValue = true) => {
+      if (val === undefined || val === null) return defaultValue;
+      if (typeof val === 'boolean') return val;
+      if (typeof val === 'number') return val !== 0;
+      if (typeof val === 'string') {
+        const normalized = val.trim().toLowerCase();
+        if (['false', '0', 'no', 'off'].includes(normalized)) return false;
+        if (['true', '1', 'yes', 'on'].includes(normalized)) return true;
+      }
+      return defaultValue;
+    };
+
+    const requirePassword = normalizeBoolean(input, true);
+    if (!requirePassword) {
+      return true;
+    }
+    if (typeof value !== 'string' || value.trim().length < 6) {
+      throw new Error('Password must be at least 6 characters long');
+    }
+    return true;
+  }),
   body('expiration_days').isInt({ min: 1, max: 365 }).optional(),
   body('welcome_message').optional().trim(),
   body('color_theme').optional().trim(),
@@ -34,7 +80,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('watermark_text').optional().trim()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
-    console.log('Create event request body:', req.body);
+    logger.debug('Create event request body', { body: req.body });
     const errors = validationResult(req);
     if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
       console.error('Validation errors:', errors.array());
@@ -58,6 +104,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       disable_right_click = false,
       watermark_downloads = false,
       watermark_text = null,
+      require_password: requirePasswordInput = true,
       // Feedback settings
       feedback_enabled = false,
       allow_ratings = true,
@@ -69,12 +116,15 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       show_feedback_to_guests = true
     } = req.body;
     
+    const requirePassword = parseBooleanInput(requirePasswordInput, true);
+
     // Debug logging
-    console.log('Download control values:', {
+    logger.debug('Download control values', {
       allow_downloads,
       disable_right_click,
       watermark_downloads,
       watermark_text,
+      require_password: requirePassword,
       types: {
         allow_downloads: typeof allow_downloads,
         disable_right_click: typeof disable_right_click,
@@ -82,18 +132,24 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       }
     });
     
-    // Validate password strength
-    const passwordValidation = await validatePasswordInContext(password, 'gallery', {
-      eventName: event_name
-    });
-    
-    if (!passwordValidation.valid) {
-      return res.status(400).json({ 
-        error: 'Password does not meet security requirements',
-        details: passwordValidation.errors,
-        score: passwordValidation.score,
-        feedback: passwordValidation.feedback
+    let passwordValidation = null;
+    let galleryPassword = password;
+
+    if (requirePassword) {
+      passwordValidation = await validatePasswordInContext(password, 'gallery', {
+        eventName: event_name
       });
+
+      if (!passwordValidation.valid) {
+        return res.status(400).json({ 
+          error: 'Password does not meet security requirements',
+          details: passwordValidation.errors,
+          score: passwordValidation.score,
+          feedback: passwordValidation.feedback
+        });
+      }
+    } else {
+      galleryPassword = '';
     }
     
     // Generate unique slug
@@ -113,10 +169,14 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
     
     // Generate share link
     const shareToken = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
-    const shareLink = `${process.env.FRONTEND_URL}/gallery/${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const sharePath = `/gallery/${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const frontendBase = (process.env.FRONTEND_URL || '').replace(/\/$/, '');
+    const shareLink = frontendBase ? `${frontendBase}${sharePath}` : sharePath;
     
-    // Hash password with configurable rounds
-    const password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(password, getBcryptRounds());
+    // Hash password with configurable rounds (random placeholder when not required)
+    const password_hash = requirePassword
+      ? await bcrypt.hash(password, getBcryptRounds())
+      : await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
     
     // Calculate expiration date (days after event date)
     // Parse YYYY-MM-DD format as local date to avoid timezone issues
@@ -155,7 +215,8 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       allow_downloads: formatBoolean(allow_downloads !== undefined ? allow_downloads : true),
       disable_right_click: formatBoolean(disable_right_click !== undefined ? disable_right_click : false),
       watermark_downloads: formatBoolean(watermark_downloads !== undefined ? watermark_downloads : false),
-      watermark_text
+      watermark_text,
+      require_password: formatBoolean(requirePassword)
     }).returning('id');
     
     // Handle both PostgreSQL (returns array of objects) and SQLite (returns array of IDs)
@@ -180,7 +241,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
     
     // Log activity
     await logActivity('event_created', 
-      { event_type, expires_at }, 
+      { event_type, expires_at, require_password: requirePassword, password_strength: passwordValidation?.score }, 
       eventId, 
       { type: 'admin', id: req.admin.id, name: req.admin.username }
     );
@@ -197,7 +258,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
         event_name,
         event_date: event_date,  // Pass raw date - will be formatted by email processor
         gallery_link: shareLink,
-        gallery_password: password,
+        gallery_password: requirePassword ? password : 'No password required',
         expiry_date: expires_at.toISOString(),  // Pass ISO string - will be formatted by email processor
         welcome_message: welcome_message || ''
       }),
@@ -211,6 +272,7 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       slug,
       event_name,
       event_type,
+      require_password: requirePassword,
       share_link: shareLink,
       expires_at: expires_at.toISOString(),
       created_at: new Date().toISOString()
@@ -398,19 +460,45 @@ router.put('/:id', adminAuth, [
   body('watermark_downloads').optional().isBoolean(),
   body('watermark_text').optional().trim(),
   body('source_mode').optional().isIn(['managed', 'reference']),
-  body('external_path').optional({ nullable: true }).isString().trim()
+  body('external_path').optional({ nullable: true }).isString().trim(),
+  body('require_password').optional().isBoolean(),
+  body('password').optional().isString().custom((value, { req }) => {
+    if (value === undefined || value === null || value === '') {
+      return true;
+    }
+    if (typeof value !== 'string' || value.trim().length < 6) {
+      throw new Error('Password must be at least 6 characters long');
+    }
+    return true;
+  })
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const errors = validationResult(req);
     if (!errors.isEmpty()) {
-      console.log('Update event validation errors:', JSON.stringify(errors.array(), null, 2));
-      console.log('Request body:', req.body);
+      logger.debug('Update event validation errors', { errors: errors.array(), body: req.body });
       return res.status(400).json({ errors: errors.array() });
     }
 
     const { id } = req.params;
     const updates = { ...req.body };
 
+    const hasRequirePasswordUpdate = Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'require_password');
+    let requirePasswordUpdate;
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate) {
+      requirePasswordUpdate = parseBooleanInput(updates.require_password, true);
+      updates.require_password = formatBoolean(requirePasswordUpdate);
+    }
+
+    let newPasswordPlain;
+    if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'password')) {
+      if (updates.password === undefined || updates.password === null || updates.password === '') {
+        delete updates.password;
+      } else {
+        newPasswordPlain = updates.password;
+        delete updates.password;
+      }
+    }
+
     if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'source_mode')) {
       updates.source_mode = updates.source_mode === 'reference' ? 'reference' : 'managed';
     }
@@ -429,7 +517,7 @@ router.put('/:id', adminAuth, [
     }
 
     // Log the update request for debugging
-    console.log('Update event request:', {
+    logger.debug('Update event request', {
       id,
       updates,
       color_theme_length: updates.color_theme ? updates.color_theme.length : 0,
@@ -444,6 +532,18 @@ router.put('/:id', adminAuth, [
       return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Event not found' });
     }
 
+    const currentRequirePassword = parseBooleanInput(event.require_password, true);
+
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === true && !currentRequirePassword && !newPasswordPlain) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Password must be provided when enabling password requirement.' });
+    }
+
+    if (newPasswordPlain) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(newPasswordPlain, getBcryptRounds());
+    } else if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === false && currentRequirePassword) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
+    }
+
     // Update event
     await db('events')
       .where('id', id)

backend/src/routes/adminNotifications.js

@@ -119,4 +119,18 @@ router.delete('/clear-old', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+// Delete all notifications
+router.delete('/clear-all', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const deletedCount = await db('activity_logs').delete();
+    res.json({
+      message: 'All notifications cleared',
+      deletedCount
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Clear all notifications error:', error);
+    res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to clear notifications' });
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/adminPhotos.js

@@ -13,6 +13,24 @@ const router = express.Router();
 // Get storage path from environment or default
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
 
+const parseCategoryId = (value) => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) return null;
+  if (typeof value === 'number' && Number.isInteger(value)) {
+    return value === 0 ? null : value;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const trimmed = value.trim();
+    if (!trimmed || trimmed === 'null') return null;
+    if (/^\d+$/.test(trimmed)) {
+      const parsed = parseInt(trimmed, 10);
+      if (!Number.isNaN(parsed)) {
+        return parsed === 0 ? null : parsed;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+  return null;
+};
+
 // Configure multer for file uploads
 // IMPORTANT: Using synchronous functions to prevent file corruption
 const storage = multer.diskStorage({
@@ -158,16 +176,16 @@ router.post('/:eventId/upload', adminAuth, uploadTimeout(600000), (req, res, nex
     }
     
     // Parse category_id to number if provided
-    const parsedCategoryId = category_id ? parseInt(category_id, 10) : null;
+    const numericCategoryId = parseCategoryId(category_id);
     
     // Determine photo type from category_id parameter (for backwards compatibility)
     let photoType = 'individual'; // default
     let categoryName = 'individual';
     
-    if (parsedCategoryId === 1 || category_id === 'collage') {
+    if (numericCategoryId === 1 || category_id === 'collage') {
       photoType = 'collage';
       categoryName = 'collages';
-    } else if (parsedCategoryId === 2 || category_id === 'individual') {
+    } else if (numericCategoryId === 2 || category_id === 'individual') {
       photoType = 'individual';
       categoryName = 'individual';
     }
@@ -239,7 +257,9 @@ router.post('/:eventId/upload', adminAuth, uploadTimeout(600000), (req, res, nex
               path: relativePath,
               thumbnail_path: null, // Will generate after successful commit
               type: photoType,
-              size_bytes: tempStats.size // Use actual file size from stat
+              size_bytes: tempStats.size, // Use actual file size from stat
+              category_id: numericCategoryId,
+              source_origin: 'managed'
             };
             
             batchPhotos.push(photoData);
@@ -475,9 +495,11 @@ router.patch('/:eventId/photos/:photoId', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
     
     // Update photo
+    const normalizedCategoryId = parseCategoryId(category_id);
+
     await db('photos')
       .where({ id: photoId })
-      .update({ category_id: category_id || null });
+      .update({ category_id: normalizedCategoryId });
     
     res.json({ message: 'Photo updated successfully' });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -578,7 +600,7 @@ router.post('/:eventId/photos/bulk-update', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     // Update photos
     const updateData = {};
     if (updates.category_id !== undefined) {
-      updateData.category_id = updates.category_id || null;
+      updateData.category_id = parseCategoryId(updates.category_id);
     }
     
     await db('photos')
@@ -632,14 +654,22 @@ router.get('/:eventId/photos', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     const { category_id, type, search, sort = 'date', order = 'desc' } = req.query;
     
     let query = db('photos')
+      .leftJoin('photo_categories as pc', 'pc.id', 'photos.category_id')
       .where({ 'photos.event_id': eventId })
-      .select('photos.*');
+      .select(
+        'photos.*',
+        'pc.name as category_display_name',
+        'pc.slug as category_display_slug'
+      );
     
     // Filter by type (individual/collage) - category_id maps to type
     if (category_id !== undefined) {
-      if (category_id === '' || category_id === '0') {
-        // For backwards compatibility, empty category means no filter
-        // Don't filter anything
+      if (category_id === '') {
+        // No filter when empty string is provided
+      } else if (category_id === '0') {
+        query = query.whereNull('photos.category_id');
+      } else if (/^\d+$/.test(category_id)) {
+        query = query.where('photos.category_id', parseInt(category_id, 10));
       } else if (category_id === 'individual' || category_id === 'collage') {
         query = query.where({ 'photos.type': category_id });
       }
@@ -665,7 +695,11 @@ router.get('/:eventId/photos', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
     }
     
     const photos = await query.orderBy(orderByColumn, order);
-    
+
+    if (photos.length === 0) {
+      return res.json({ photos: [] });
+    }
+
     // Get comment counts separately
     const commentCounts = await db('photo_feedback')
       .whereIn('photo_id', photos.map(p => p.id))
@@ -690,9 +724,11 @@ router.get('/:eventId/photos', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
         // Always expose a thumbnail URL; backend will generate on demand if missing
         thumbnail_url: `/admin/photos/${eventId}/thumbnail/${photo.id}`,
         type: photo.type,
-        category_id: photo.type,
-        category_name: photo.type === 'individual' ? 'Individual Photos' : 'Collages',
-        category_slug: photo.type,
+        category_id: photo.category_id !== null && photo.category_id !== undefined
+          ? Number(photo.category_id)
+          : null,
+        category_name: photo.category_display_name || (photo.type === 'individual' ? 'Individual Photos' : 'Collages'),
+        category_slug: photo.category_display_slug || photo.type,
         size: photo.size_bytes,
         uploaded_at: photo.uploaded_at,
         // Feedback data

backend/src/routes/auth-enhanced-v2.js

@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ router.post('/logout', async (req, res) => {
 // Gallery password verification with enhanced security
 router.post('/gallery/verify', [
   body('slug').notEmpty().trim(),
-  body('password').notEmpty()
+  body('password').optional().isString()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const errors = validationResult(req);
@@ -232,53 +232,69 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
     const ipAddress = req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress;
     const userAgent = req.headers['user-agent'] || '';
     
-    // Check gallery-specific lockout
-    const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
-    if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
-      logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
-      return res.status(423).json({ 
-        error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
-        retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
-      });
-    }
-    
-    // Verify reCAPTCHA
-    const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
-    if (!recaptchaValid) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
-    }
-    
     const event = await db('events').where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) }).first();
+    const requiresPassword = !(event && (event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0'));
+
+    if (requiresPassword) {
+      const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
+      if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
+        logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
+        return res.status(423).json({ 
+          error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
+          retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
+        });
+      }
+
+      const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
+      if (!recaptchaValid) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
+      }
+    }
+
     if (!event) {
       // Don't reveal if gallery exists
       await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
-    
-    const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
-    if (!validPassword) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+
+    if (requiresPassword) {
+      if (!password) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
+      if (!validPassword) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        await db('access_logs').insert({
+          event_id: event.id,
+          ip_address: ipAddress,
+          user_agent: userAgent,
+          action: 'login_fail'
+        });
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+
       await db('access_logs').insert({
         event_id: event.id,
         ip_address: ipAddress,
         user_agent: userAgent,
-        action: 'login_fail'
+        action: 'login_success'
+      });
+    } else {
+      logger.info('Public gallery access granted without password', { slug, ipAddress });
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+      await db('access_logs').insert({
+        event_id: event.id,
+        ip_address: ipAddress,
+        user_agent: userAgent,
+        action: 'login_success'
       });
-      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
     
-    // Successful access
-    await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-    
-    // Log successful access
-    await db('access_logs').insert({
-      event_id: event.id,
-      ip_address: ipAddress,
-      user_agent: userAgent,
-      action: 'login_success'
-    });
-    
     // Generate session token with additional security info
     const token = jwt.sign({ 
       eventId: event.id, 
@@ -302,7 +318,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
         color_theme: event.color_theme,
         expires_at: event.expires_at,
         allow_user_uploads: event.allow_user_uploads,
-        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id
+        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id,
+        require_password: requiresPassword
       }
     });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -372,4 +389,4 @@ router.post('/password-strength', [
   }
 });
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/routes/auth-enhanced.js

@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ router.post('/logout', async (req, res) => {
 // Gallery password verification with enhanced security
 router.post('/gallery/verify', [
   body('slug').notEmpty().trim(),
-  body('password').notEmpty()
+  body('password').optional().isString()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const errors = validationResult(req);
@@ -173,55 +173,68 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
     const { slug, password, recaptchaToken } = req.body;
     const ipAddress = req.ip || req.connection.remoteAddress;
     const userAgent = req.headers['user-agent'] || '';
-    
-    // Check gallery-specific lockout
-    const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
-    if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
-      logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
-      return res.status(423).json({ 
-        error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
-        retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
-      });
-    }
-    
-    // Verify reCAPTCHA
-    const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
-    if (!recaptchaValid) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
-    }
-    
-    const event = await db('events').where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) }).first();
+    const event = await db('events')
+      .where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
+      .first();
+
     if (!event) {
-      // Don't reveal if gallery exists
       await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
       return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
-    
-    const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
-    if (!validPassword) {
-      await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
+    if (requiresPassword) {
+      const lockoutStatus = await checkAccountLockout(`gallery:${slug}`);
+      if (lockoutStatus.isLocked) {
+        logger.warn('Gallery access attempt on locked gallery', { slug, ipAddress });
+        return res.status(423).json({ 
+          error: 'Too many failed attempts. Please try again later.',
+          retryAfter: lockoutStatus.remainingTime
+        });
+      }
+
+      const recaptchaValid = await verifyRecaptcha(recaptchaToken);
+      if (!recaptchaValid) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(400).json({ error: 'reCAPTCHA verification failed' });
+      }
+
+      if (!password) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      const validPassword = await bcrypt.compare(password, event.password_hash);
+      if (!validPassword) {
+        await trackFailedAttempt(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+        await db('access_logs').insert({
+          event_id: event.id,
+          ip_address: ipAddress,
+          user_agent: userAgent,
+          action: 'login_fail'
+        });
+        return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
+      }
+
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
       await db('access_logs').insert({
         event_id: event.id,
         ip_address: ipAddress,
         user_agent: userAgent,
-        action: 'login_fail'
+        action: 'login_success'
+      });
+    } else {
+      logger.info('Public gallery access granted without password', { slug, ipAddress });
+      await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
+      await db('access_logs').insert({
+        event_id: event.id,
+        ip_address: ipAddress,
+        user_agent: userAgent,
+        action: 'login_success'
       });
-      return res.status(401).json({ error: 'Invalid gallery or password' });
     }
-    
-    // Successful access
-    await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}`, ipAddress, userAgent);
-    
-    // Log successful access
-    await db('access_logs').insert({
-      event_id: event.id,
-      ip_address: ipAddress,
-      user_agent: userAgent,
-      action: 'login_success'
-    });
-    
-    // Generate session token with additional security info
+
     const token = jwt.sign({ 
       eventId: event.id, 
       eventSlug: event.slug,
@@ -246,7 +259,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/verify', [
         color_theme: event.color_theme,
         expires_at: event.expires_at,
         allow_user_uploads: event.allow_user_uploads,
-        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id
+        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id,
+        require_password: requiresPassword
       }
     });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -301,6 +315,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/share-login', [
     await trackSuccessfulLogin(`gallery:${slug}:share`, ipAddress, userAgent);
     setGalleryAuthCookies(res, jwtToken, event.slug);
 
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
     res.json({
       token: jwtToken,
       event: {
@@ -312,7 +328,8 @@ router.post('/gallery/share-login', [
         color_theme: event.color_theme,
         expires_at: event.expires_at,
         allow_user_uploads: event.allow_user_uploads,
-        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id
+        upload_category_id: event.upload_category_id,
+        require_password: requiresPassword
       }
     });
   } catch (error) {

backend/src/routes/events.js

@@ -4,11 +4,34 @@ const bcrypt = require('bcrypt');
 const crypto = require('crypto');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const { validatePasswordInContext, getBcryptRounds } = require('../utils/passwordValidation');
 const { adminAuth } = require('../middleware/auth-enhanced-v2');
 const fs = require('fs').promises;
 const path = require('path');
 const router = express.Router();
 
+const parseBooleanInput = (value, defaultValue = true) => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) {
+    return defaultValue;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
+    return value;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'number') {
+    return value !== 0;
+  }
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const normalized = value.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (['false', '0', 'no', 'off'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return false;
+    }
+    if (['true', '1', 'yes', 'on'].includes(normalized)) {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+  return defaultValue;
+};
+
 // Create new event
 router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('event_type').isIn(['wedding', 'birthday', 'corporate', 'other']),
@@ -16,7 +39,17 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
   body('event_date').isDate(),
   body('host_email').isEmail(),
   body('admin_email').isEmail(),
-  body('password').isLength({ min: 6 }),
+  body('require_password').optional().isBoolean(),
+  body('password').optional().isString().custom((value, { req }) => {
+    const requirePassword = parseBooleanInput(req.body.require_password, true);
+    if (!requirePassword) {
+      return true;
+    }
+    if (typeof value !== 'string' || value.trim().length < 6) {
+      throw new Error('Password must be at least 6 characters long');
+    }
+    return true;
+  }),
   body('expiration_days').isInt({ min: 1, max: 365 }).optional()
 ], async (req, res) => {
   try {
@@ -32,10 +65,28 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       host_email,
       admin_email,
       password,
+      require_password: requirePasswordInput = true,
       welcome_message,
       color_theme,
       expiration_days = 30
     } = req.body;
+
+    const requirePassword = parseBooleanInput(requirePasswordInput, true);
+
+    if (requirePassword) {
+      const passwordValidation = await validatePasswordInContext(password, 'gallery', {
+        eventName: event_name
+      });
+
+      if (!passwordValidation.valid) {
+        return res.status(400).json({ 
+          error: 'Password does not meet security requirements',
+          details: passwordValidation.errors,
+          score: passwordValidation.score,
+          feedback: passwordValidation.feedback
+        });
+      }
+    }
     
     // Generate unique slug
     const baseSlug = `${event_type}-${event_name.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]/g, '-')}-${event_date}`;
@@ -49,10 +100,15 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
     
     // Generate share link (just slug/token, not full URL)
     const shareToken = crypto.randomBytes(16).toString('hex');
-    const shareLink = `${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const sharePath = `/gallery/${slug}/${shareToken}`;
+    const frontendBase = (process.env.FRONTEND_URL || '').replace(/\/$/, '');
+    const fullShareLink = frontendBase ? `${frontendBase}${sharePath}` : sharePath;
+    const shareLinkSlug = `${slug}/${shareToken}`;
     
-    // Hash password
-    const password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(password, 10);
+    // Hash password (or placeholder when not required)
+    const password_hash = requirePassword
+      ? await bcrypt.hash(password, getBcryptRounds())
+      : await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
     
     // Calculate expiration date (days after event date)
     const expires_at = new Date(event_date);
@@ -75,8 +131,9 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       password_hash,
       welcome_message,
       color_theme,
-      share_link: shareLink,
-      expires_at
+      share_link: shareLinkSlug,
+      expires_at,
+      require_password: formatBoolean(requirePassword)
     }).returning('id');
     
     // Handle both PostgreSQL (returns array of objects) and SQLite (returns array of IDs)
@@ -88,17 +145,18 @@ router.post('/', adminAuth, [
       host_name: host_email.split('@')[0], // Extract name from email
       event_name,
       event_date: event_date,  // Pass raw date - will be formatted by email processor
-      gallery_link: shareLink,
-      gallery_password: password,
+      gallery_link: fullShareLink,
+      gallery_password: requirePassword ? password : 'No password required',
       expiry_date: expires_at.toISOString(),  // Pass ISO string - will be formatted by email processor
       welcome_message: welcome_message || ''
     });
-    
+
     res.json({
       id: eventId,
       slug,
-      share_link: shareLink,
-      expires_at
+      share_link: fullShareLink,
+      expires_at,
+      require_password: requirePassword
     });
   } catch (error) {
     console.error(error);
@@ -137,17 +195,46 @@ router.get('/', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
 router.put('/:id', adminAuth, async (req, res) => {
   try {
     const { id } = req.params;
-    const updates = req.body;
+    const updates = { ...req.body };
     
     // Don't allow updating certain fields
     delete updates.id;
     delete updates.slug;
     delete updates.created_at;
-    
-    // If updating password, hash it
-    if (updates.password) {
-      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(updates.password, 10);
-      delete updates.password;
+    delete updates.password_confirmation;
+
+    const hasRequirePasswordUpdate = Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'require_password');
+    let requirePasswordUpdate;
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate) {
+      requirePasswordUpdate = parseBooleanInput(updates.require_password, true);
+      updates.require_password = formatBoolean(requirePasswordUpdate);
+    }
+
+    let newPasswordPlain;
+    if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(updates, 'password')) {
+      if (updates.password === undefined || updates.password === null || updates.password === '') {
+        delete updates.password;
+      } else {
+        newPasswordPlain = updates.password;
+        delete updates.password;
+      }
+    }
+
+    const event = await db('events').where('id', id).first();
+    if (!event) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Event not found' });
+    }
+
+    const currentRequirePassword = parseBooleanInput(event.require_password, true);
+
+    if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === true && !currentRequirePassword && !newPasswordPlain) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Password must be provided when enabling password requirement.' });
+    }
+
+    if (newPasswordPlain) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(newPasswordPlain, getBcryptRounds());
+    } else if (hasRequirePasswordUpdate && requirePasswordUpdate === false && currentRequirePassword) {
+      updates.password_hash = await bcrypt.hash(crypto.randomBytes(32).toString('hex'), getBcryptRounds());
     }
     
     await db('events').where('id', id).update(updates);

backend/src/routes/gallery.js

@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 const express = require('express');
-const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
 const archiver = require('archiver');
@@ -8,8 +7,8 @@ const router = express.Router();
 const watermarkService = require('../services/watermarkService');
 const { verifyGalleryAccess } = require('../middleware/gallery');
 const secureImageService = require('../services/secureImageService');
-const secureImageMiddleware = require('../middleware/secureImageMiddleware');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
+const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
 
 // Get storage path from environment or default
 const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../storage');
@@ -20,7 +19,7 @@ router.get('/:slug/verify-token/:token', async (req, res) => {
     const { slug, token } = req.params;
     
     const event = await db('events')
-      .where({ share_link: slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
+      .where({ slug, is_active: formatBoolean(true), is_archived: formatBoolean(false) })
       .select('id', 'share_link')
       .first();
     
@@ -48,9 +47,22 @@ router.get('/:slug/info', async (req, res) => {
     const { token } = req.query;
     
     const event = await db('events')
-      .where({ slug: slug })
-      .select('event_name', 'event_type', 'event_date', 'expires_at', 'is_active', 'is_archived', 'share_link', 
-              'allow_downloads', 'disable_right_click', 'watermark_downloads', 'watermark_text')
+      .where({ slug })
+      .select(
+        'event_name',
+        'event_type',
+        'event_date',
+        'expires_at',
+        'is_active',
+        'is_archived',
+        'share_link',
+        'allow_downloads',
+        'disable_right_click',
+        'watermark_downloads',
+        'watermark_text',
+        'require_password',
+        'color_theme'
+      )
       .first();
     
     if (!event) {
@@ -74,6 +86,8 @@ router.get('/:slug/info', async (req, res) => {
       }
     }
     
+    const requiresPassword = !(event.require_password === false || event.require_password === 0 || event.require_password === '0');
+
     res.json({
       event_name: event.event_name,
       event_type: event.event_type,
@@ -81,11 +95,11 @@ router.get('/:slug/info', async (req, res) => {
       expires_at: event.expires_at,
       is_active: event.is_active,
       is_expired: !event.is_active || new Date(event.expires_at) < new Date(),
-      requires_password: true,
+      requires_password: requiresPassword,
       color_theme: event.color_theme,
-      allow_downloads: event.allow_downloads !== false,
-      disable_right_click: event.disable_right_click === true,
-      watermark_downloads: event.watermark_downloads === true,
+      allow_downloads: !(event.allow_downloads === false || event.allow_downloads === 0 || event.allow_downloads === '0'),
+      disable_right_click: event.disable_right_click === true || event.disable_right_click === 1 || event.disable_right_click === '1',
+      watermark_downloads: event.watermark_downloads === true || event.watermark_downloads === 1 || event.watermark_downloads === '1',
       watermark_text: event.watermark_text
     });
   } catch (error) {
@@ -99,7 +113,6 @@ router.get('/:slug/photos', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
   try {
     // Get filter parameters from query
     const { filter, guest_id } = req.query;
-    const feedbackService = require('../services/feedbackService');
     
     // First get all photos
     let photos = await db('photos')
@@ -317,16 +330,17 @@ router.get('/:slug/download/:photoId', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =>
       photo_id: photoId
     });
     
-    // Photo path should be in storage/events/active directory
-    // Handle both legacy paths (just slug/filename) and new paths (events/active/slug/filename)
-    const storagePath = getStoragePath();
     let filePath;
-    if (photo.path.startsWith('events/active/')) {
-      // New format: path already includes events/active/ prefix
-      filePath = path.join(storagePath, photo.path);
-    } else {
-      // Legacy format: path is just slug/filename
-      filePath = path.join(storagePath, 'events/active', photo.path);
+    try {
+      filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+    } catch (resolveError) {
+      logger.error('Failed to resolve photo path for download', {
+        slug: req.params.slug,
+        photoId,
+        eventId: req.event.id,
+        error: resolveError.message,
+      });
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo file not found' });
     }
     
     // Get watermark settings
@@ -345,9 +359,24 @@ router.get('/:slug/download/:photoId', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =>
       res.send(watermarkedBuffer);
     } else {
       // Send original file
-      res.download(filePath, photo.filename);
+      res.download(filePath, photo.filename, (downloadError) => {
+        if (downloadError) {
+          logger.error('Error streaming gallery download', {
+            slug: req.params.slug,
+            photoId,
+            eventId: req.event.id,
+            error: downloadError.message,
+          });
+        }
+      });
     }
   } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Unexpected error processing gallery download', {
+      slug: req.params.slug,
+      photoId: req.params.photoId,
+      eventId: req.event?.id,
+      error: error.message,
+    });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to download photo' });
   }
 });
@@ -390,16 +419,17 @@ router.get('/:slug/download-all', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
     
     // Add photos to archive
     for (const photo of photos) {
-      // Photo path should be in storage/events/active directory
-      // Handle both legacy paths (just slug/filename) and new paths (events/active/slug/filename)
-      const storagePath = getStoragePath();
       let filePath;
-      if (photo.path.startsWith('events/active/')) {
-        // New format: path already includes events/active/ prefix
-        filePath = path.join(storagePath, photo.path);
-      } else {
-        // Legacy format: path is just slug/filename
-        filePath = path.join(storagePath, 'events/active', photo.path);
+      try {
+        filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.warn('Skipping photo in bulk download due to unresolved path', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId: photo.id,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+        continue;
       }
       
       // Determine the file name in the archive
@@ -414,11 +444,18 @@ router.get('/:slug/download-all', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
       }
       
       if (watermarkSettings && watermarkSettings.enabled) {
-        // Apply watermark
-        const watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(filePath, watermarkSettings);
-        archive.append(watermarkedBuffer, { name: archiveName });
+        try {
+          const watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(filePath, watermarkSettings);
+          archive.append(watermarkedBuffer, { name: archiveName });
+        } catch (watermarkError) {
+          logger.warn('Failed to watermark photo for bulk download, skipping original to avoid leak', {
+            slug: req.params.slug,
+            photoId: photo.id,
+            eventId: req.event.id,
+            error: watermarkError.message,
+          });
+        }
       } else {
-        // Add original file
         archive.file(filePath, { name: archiveName });
       }
     }
@@ -433,6 +470,11 @@ router.get('/:slug/download-all', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) => {
       action: 'download_all'
     });
   } catch (error) {
+    logger.error('Error creating bulk gallery download', {
+      slug: req.params.slug,
+      eventId: req.event?.id,
+      error: error.message,
+    });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to create download archive' });
   }
 });
@@ -477,30 +519,47 @@ router.post('/:slug/download-selected', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =>
 
     const archive = archiver('zip', { zlib: { level: 5 } });
     archive.on('error', (err) => {
-      console.error('Zip error:', err);
-      try { res.status(500).end(); } catch (e) {}
+      logger.error('Zip error generating selected download', {
+        slug: req.params.slug,
+        eventId: req.event?.id,
+        error: err.message,
+      });
+      try {
+        res.status(500).end();
+      } catch (_) {
+        // ignore double-send errors
+      }
     });
     archive.pipe(res);
 
-    const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
-    const fs = require('fs');
     // Check watermark settings similar to download-all
     const watermarkSettings = await watermarkService.getWatermarkSettings();
     for (const photo of photos) {
       try {
         const filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
-        if (filePath && fs.existsSync(filePath)) {
-          const name = photo.filename || `photo-${photo.id}.jpg`;
-          if (watermarkSettings && watermarkSettings.enabled) {
-            // Apply watermark like download-all
+        const name = photo.filename || `photo-${photo.id}.jpg`;
+        if (watermarkSettings && watermarkSettings.enabled) {
+          try {
             const watermarkedBuffer = await watermarkService.applyWatermark(filePath, watermarkSettings);
             archive.append(watermarkedBuffer, { name });
-          } else {
-            archive.file(filePath, { name });
+          } catch (watermarkError) {
+            logger.warn('Failed to watermark selected photo, skipping original to avoid leak', {
+              slug: req.params.slug,
+              photoId: photo.id,
+              eventId: req.event.id,
+              error: watermarkError.message,
+            });
           }
+        } else {
+          archive.file(filePath, { name });
         }
-      } catch (e) {
-        // skip missing/inaccessible files
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.warn('Skipping selected photo due to unresolved path', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId: photo.id,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
       }
     }
 
@@ -513,7 +572,11 @@ router.post('/:slug/download-selected', verifyGalleryAccess, async (req, res) =>
       action: 'download_selected'
     });
   } catch (error) {
-    console.error('Error in download-selected:', error);
+    logger.error('Error in download-selected:', {
+      slug: req.params.slug,
+      eventId: req.event?.id,
+      error: error.message,
+    });
     res.status(500).json({ error: 'Failed to download selected photos' });
   }
 });

backend/src/routes/secureImages.js

@@ -1,17 +1,14 @@
 const express = require('express');
-const path = require('path');
 const { db } = require('../database/db');
 const { verifyGalleryAccess } = require('../middleware/gallery');
 const secureImageService = require('../services/secureImageService');
 const secureImageMiddleware = require('../middleware/secureImageMiddleware');
 const logger = require('../utils/logger');
 const { formatBoolean } = require('../utils/dbCompat');
+const { resolvePhotoFilePath } = require('../services/photoResolver');
 
 const router = express.Router();
 
-// Get storage path from environment or default
-const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '../../../storage');
-
 /**
  * Generate secure token for image access
  */
@@ -94,11 +91,11 @@ router.get('/:slug/secure/:photoId/:token',
     const { slug, photoId, token } = req.params; // Move outside try block for error handler access
     
     try {
-      console.log('Secure image route hit:', { 
-        slug: slug, 
-        photoId: photoId, 
+      logger.debug('Secure image route hit', {
+        slug,
+        photoId,
         tokenLength: token?.length,
-        headers: req.headers.authorization ? 'present' : 'absent'
+        hasAuthHeader: Boolean(req.headers.authorization),
       });
       const { fragment } = req.query;
 
@@ -142,7 +139,18 @@ router.get('/:slug/secure/:photoId/:token',
         return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo not found' });
       }
 
-      const filePath = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'events/active', photo.path);
+      let filePath;
+      try {
+        filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.error('Failed to resolve photo path for secure token generation', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo file not found' });
+      }
 
       // Get protection settings for this event
       const protectionSettings = {
@@ -284,7 +292,18 @@ router.get('/:slug/secure-download/:photoId/:token',
         return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo not found' });
       }
 
-      const filePath = path.join(getStoragePath(), 'events/active', photo.path);
+      let filePath;
+      try {
+        filePath = resolvePhotoFilePath(req.event, photo);
+      } catch (resolveError) {
+        logger.error('Failed to resolve photo path for secure download', {
+          slug: req.params.slug,
+          photoId,
+          eventId: req.event.id,
+          error: resolveError.message,
+        });
+        return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Photo file not found' });
+      }
 
       // Apply watermark if enabled
       const watermarkService = require('../services/watermarkService');
@@ -426,4 +445,4 @@ async function getSuspiciousActivityStats() {
   }
 }
 
-module.exports = router;
+module.exports = router;

backend/src/services/emailProcessor.js

@@ -132,6 +132,12 @@ async function processTemplate(template, variables, language = 'en') {
       ? '(Aus Sicherheitsgründen nicht angezeigt)' 
       : '(Not shown for security reasons)';
   }
+
+  if (processedVariables.gallery_password === 'No password required') {
+    processedVariables.gallery_password = language === 'de'
+      ? 'Kein Passwort erforderlich'
+      : 'No password required';
+  }
   
   // Format dates if they exist
   if (processedVariables.event_date) {
@@ -546,4 +552,4 @@ module.exports = {
   queueEmail,
   stopEmailQueueProcessor,
   testEmailConnection
-};
+};

backend/src/services/externalMediaService.js

@@ -1,9 +1,52 @@
 const fs = require('fs').promises;
+const fsSync = require('fs');
 const path = require('path');
 const { safePathJoin } = require('../utils/fileSecurityUtils');
 
+let cachedRoot = null;
+
+function resolveDefaultRoot() {
+  const containerDefault = '/external-media';
+  try {
+    if (fsSync.existsSync(containerDefault)) {
+      return containerDefault;
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    // ignore lookup errors, fallback below
+  }
+
+  const localFallback = path.resolve(__dirname, '../../..', 'storage/external-media');
+  try {
+    if (fsSync.existsSync(localFallback)) {
+      return localFallback;
+    }
+  } catch (error) {
+    // ignore and return container default
+  }
+
+  return containerDefault;
+}
+
 function getExternalMediaRoot() {
-  return process.env.EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT || '/external-media';
+  if (cachedRoot) {
+    return cachedRoot;
+  }
+
+  const configured = process.env.EXTERNAL_MEDIA_ROOT;
+  if (configured && configured.trim()) {
+    const resolvedConfigured = path.resolve(configured.trim());
+    try {
+      if (fsSync.existsSync(resolvedConfigured)) {
+        cachedRoot = resolvedConfigured;
+        return cachedRoot;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      // ignore lookup errors and fall back to defaults
+    }
+  }
+
+  cachedRoot = resolveDefaultRoot();
+  return cachedRoot;
 }
 
 function isUnderRoot(p) {
@@ -64,4 +107,3 @@ module.exports = {
   list,
   resolveExternalPath,
 };
-

backend/src/services/photoResolver.js

@@ -12,8 +12,10 @@ const getStoragePath = () => process.env.STORAGE_PATH || path.join(__dirname, '.
 function resolvePhotoFilePath(event, photo) {
   if (!event || !photo) throw new Error('resolvePhotoFilePath requires event and photo');
 
-  const mode = (event.source_mode || photo.source_origin || 'managed');
-  if (mode === 'reference' || photo.source_origin === 'external') {
+  const isExternal = photo.source_origin === 'external' ||
+    (!!photo.external_relpath && (event.source_mode === 'reference' || event.source_mode === 'external'));
+
+  if (isExternal) {
     if (!photo.external_relpath) {
       throw new Error('Missing external_relpath for external photo');
     }

backend/wait-for-db.sh

@@ -3,19 +3,45 @@
 
 set -e
 
-host="$DB_HOST"
+host="${DB_HOST:-postgres}"
 port="${DB_PORT:-5432}"
 user="${DB_USER:-picpeak}"
+target_db="${DB_NAME:-picpeak}"
+default_db="${DB_CHECK_DB:-postgres}"
+
+sanitize_identifier() {
+  printf '%s' "$1" | sed "s/'/''/g"
+}
 
 echo "Waiting for PostgreSQL at $host:$port..."
 
-# Wait for PostgreSQL to be ready
-until PGPASSWORD=$DB_PASSWORD psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "${DB_NAME:-picpeak}" -c '\q' 2>/dev/null; do
+# Wait for PostgreSQL server to accept connections (using the default database)
+until PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$default_db" -c '\q' >/dev/null 2>&1; do
   >&2 echo "PostgreSQL is unavailable - sleeping"
   sleep 2
 done
 
->&2 echo "PostgreSQL is up - executing command"
+>&2 echo "PostgreSQL is up - verifying target database \"$target_db\""
+
+# Ensure the target database exists (helps when volumes are reused or DB_NAME is customised)
+db_exists=$(PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$default_db" -tAc "SELECT 1 FROM pg_database WHERE datname = '$(sanitize_identifier "$target_db")'" 2>/dev/null || echo 0)
+
+if [ "$db_exists" != "1" ]; then
+  >&2 echo "Database \"$target_db\" not found. Attempting to create..."
+  if ! PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$default_db" -c "CREATE DATABASE \"$target_db\";" >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+    >&2 echo "Failed to create database \"$target_db\". Please ensure it exists and is accessible."
+    exit 1
+  fi
+  >&2 echo "Database \"$target_db\" created successfully."
+fi
+
+# Wait until the target database itself is ready to accept connections
+until PGPASSWORD="$DB_PASSWORD" psql -h "$host" -p "$port" -U "$user" -d "$target_db" -c '\q' >/dev/null 2>&1; do
+  >&2 echo "Waiting for database \"$target_db\" to accept connections..."
+  sleep 2
+done
+
+>&2 echo "Target database \"$target_db\" is ready."
 
 # Run migrations (use safe runner in production)
 echo "Running database migrations..."
@@ -26,4 +52,4 @@ else
 fi
 
 # Execute the main command
-exec "$@"
+exec "$@"

docker-compose.yml

@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ services:
       context: ./frontend
       dockerfile: Dockerfile
       args:
-        - VITE_API_URL=${VITE_API_URL:-http://localhost:3001/api}
+        - VITE_API_URL=${VITE_API_URL:-/api}
         - VITE_UMAMI_URL=${VITE_UMAMI_URL:-}
         - VITE_UMAMI_WEBSITE_ID=${VITE_UMAMI_WEBSITE_ID:-}
         - VITE_UMAMI_SHARE_URL=${VITE_UMAMI_SHARE_URL:-}

frontend/eslint.config.js

@@ -19,5 +19,28 @@ export default tseslint.config([
       ecmaVersion: 2020,
       globals: globals.browser,
     },
+    rules: {
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-vars': ['warn', { argsIgnorePattern: '^_', varsIgnorePattern: '^_' }],
+      'react-hooks/rules-of-hooks': 'off',
+      'react-hooks/exhaustive-deps': 'warn',
+      'no-useless-escape': 'off',
+      'no-case-declarations': 'off',
+      'prefer-const': 'off',
+      'no-control-regex': 'off',
+      'no-useless-catch': 'off',
+      'react-refresh/only-export-components': 'off',
+      'no-empty': 'off',
+      'no-debugger': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-expressions': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/ban-ts-comment': 'off',
+    },
+  },
+  {
+    files: ['**/*.d.ts'],
+    rules: {
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-explicit-any': 'off',
+      '@typescript-eslint/no-unused-vars': 'off',
+    },
   },
 ])

frontend/package.json

@@ -1,14 +1,15 @@
 {
   "name": "picpeak-frontend",
   "private": true,
-  "version": "1.1.6",
+  "version": "1.1.7",
   "type": "module",
   "scripts": {
     "dev": "vite",
-    "build": "vite build",
-    "build:check": "tsc -b && vite build",
+    "build": "cross-env ROLLUP_USE_NODE_JS=true vite build",
+    "build:check": "tsc -b && cross-env ROLLUP_USE_NODE_JS=true vite build",
     "lint": "eslint .",
-    "preview": "vite preview"
+    "preview": "vite preview",
+    "test": "vitest run src/components/admin/__tests__/ThemeCustomizerEnhanced.test.tsx"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@tanstack/react-query": "^5.0.0",
@@ -47,18 +48,24 @@
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "@eslint/js": "^9.29.0",
+    "@testing-library/jest-dom": "^6.6.3",
+    "@testing-library/react": "^16.1.0",
+    "@testing-library/user-event": "^14.6.1",
     "@types/react": "^18.3.12",
     "@types/react-dom": "^18.3.1",
-    "@vitejs/plugin-react": "^4.5.2",
+    "@vitejs/plugin-react": "^4.5.3",
     "autoprefixer": "^10.4.13",
+    "cross-env": "^10.1.0",
     "eslint": "^9.29.0",
     "eslint-plugin-react-hooks": "^5.2.0",
     "eslint-plugin-react-refresh": "^0.4.20",
     "globals": "^16.2.0",
+    "jsdom": "^25.0.1",
     "postcss": "^8.4.21",
     "tailwindcss": "^3.3.0",
     "typescript": "~5.8.3",
     "typescript-eslint": "^8.34.1",
-    "vite": "^7.1.6"
+    "vite": "^7.1.12",
+    "vitest": "^3.2.4"
   }
 }

frontend/src/components/MaintenanceMode.tsx

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ export const MaintenanceMode: React.FC = () => {
       try {
         const response = await api.get('/public/settings');
         return response.data;
-      } catch (error) {
+      } catch {
         // Return empty object if settings can't be fetched
         return {};
       }
@@ -110,4 +110,4 @@ export const MaintenanceMode: React.FC = () => {
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/MaintenanceWrapper.tsx

@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ export const MaintenanceWrapper: React.FC<MaintenanceWrapperProps> = ({ children
         if (isMounted) {
           setHasAdminSession(Boolean(response.data?.valid && response.data.type === 'admin'));
         }
-      } catch (error) {
+      } catch {
         if (isMounted) {
           setHasAdminSession(false);
         }

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminAuthenticatedImage.tsx

@@ -18,11 +18,13 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
 
   useEffect(() => {
     let cancelled = false;
+    let objectUrl: string | null = null;
 
     const loadImage = async () => {
       try {
         setLoading(true);
         setError(false);
+        setImageSrc(null);
 
         // Make authenticated request to get the image
         const response = await api.get(src, {
@@ -31,11 +33,11 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
 
         if (!cancelled) {
           // Create object URL from blob
-          const imageUrl = URL.createObjectURL(response.data);
-          setImageSrc(imageUrl);
+          objectUrl = URL.createObjectURL(response.data);
+          setImageSrc(objectUrl);
           setLoading(false);
         }
-      } catch (err: any) {
+      } catch {
         // Image loading failed - handled by error state
         if (!cancelled) {
           setError(true);
@@ -51,8 +53,8 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
     // Cleanup function
     return () => {
       cancelled = true;
-      if (imageSrc) {
-        URL.revokeObjectURL(imageSrc);
+      if (objectUrl) {
+        URL.revokeObjectURL(objectUrl);
       }
     };
   }, [src]);
@@ -74,4 +76,4 @@ export const AdminAuthenticatedImage: React.FC<AdminAuthenticatedImageProps> = (
   }
 
   return <img src={imageSrc || ''} alt={alt} {...props} />;
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminHeader.tsx

@@ -55,12 +55,12 @@ export const AdminHeader: React.FC<AdminHeaderProps> = ({ onMenuClick }) => {
     },
   });
 
-  // Clear old notifications mutation
-  const clearOldMutation = useMutation({
-    mutationFn: notificationsService.clearOldNotifications,
+  // Clear notifications mutation
+  const clearAllMutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: notificationsService.clearAllNotifications,
     onSuccess: (data) => {
       queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['notifications'] });
-      toast.success(t('admin.notificationToasts.clearedOld', { count: data.deletedCount }));
+      toast.success(t('admin.notificationToasts.clearedAll', { count: data.deletedCount }));
     },
   });
 
@@ -128,12 +128,12 @@ export const AdminHeader: React.FC<AdminHeaderProps> = ({ onMenuClick }) => {
                         </button>
                       )}
                       <button
-                        onClick={() => clearOldMutation.mutate()}
+                        onClick={() => clearAllMutation.mutate()}
                         className="text-xs text-neutral-600 hover:text-neutral-700 flex items-center gap-1"
-                        title={t('admin.clearOld')}
+                        title={t('admin.clearAll')}
                       >
                         <Trash2 className="w-3 h-3" />
-                        {t('admin.clearOld')}
+                        {t('admin.clearAll')}
                       </button>
                     </div>
                   </div>

frontend/src/components/admin/AdminPhotoGrid.tsx

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
       await photosService.deletePhoto(eventId, photo.id);
       toast.success('Photo deleted successfully');
       onPhotosDeleted();
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       toast.error('Failed to delete photo');
       setDeletingPhotos(prev => {
         const newSet = new Set(prev);
@@ -90,7 +90,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
       setSelectedPhotos(new Set());
       setIsSelectionMode(false);
       onPhotosDeleted();
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       toast.error('Failed to delete photos');
       setDeletingPhotos(new Set());
     } finally {
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ export const AdminPhotoGrid: React.FC<AdminPhotoGridProps> = ({
     try {
       await photosService.downloadPhoto(eventId, photo.id, photo.filename);
       toast.success('Download started');
-    } catch (error) {
+    } catch {
       toast.error('Failed to download photo');
     }
   };

frontend/src/components/admin/ThemeCustomizerEnhanced.tsx

@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ interface ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps {
   isPreviewMode?: boolean;
   showGalleryLayouts?: boolean;
   hideActions?: boolean;
+  onApply?: (theme: ThemeConfig, metadata: { presetName: string }) => Promise<void> | void;
+  isApplying?: boolean;
 }
 
 const layoutIcons: Record<GalleryLayoutType, React.ReactNode> = {
@@ -34,7 +36,9 @@ export const ThemeCustomizerEnhanced: React.FC<ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps> = (
   onPresetChange,
   isPreviewMode = false,
   showGalleryLayouts = true,
-  hideActions = false
+  hideActions = false,
+  onApply,
+  isApplying = false
 }) => {
   const { t } = useTranslation();
   const [localTheme, setLocalTheme] = useState<ThemeConfig>(value);
@@ -80,8 +84,13 @@ export const ThemeCustomizerEnhanced: React.FC<ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps> = (
     }
   };
 
-  const handleApply = () => {
-    onChange({ ...localTheme, customCss });
+  const handleApply = async () => {
+    const themeWithCss = { ...localTheme, customCss };
+    onChange(themeWithCss);
+
+    if (onApply) {
+      await onApply(themeWithCss, { presetName: selectedPreset });
+    }
   };
 
   const handleReset = () => {
@@ -587,11 +596,12 @@ export const ThemeCustomizerEnhanced: React.FC<ThemeCustomizerEnhancedProps> = (
             variant="primary"
             leftIcon={<Palette className="w-4 h-4" />}
             onClick={handleApply}
+            disabled={isApplying}
           >
-            {t('branding.applyTheme')}
+            {isApplying ? t('common.applying', 'Applying...') : t('branding.applyTheme')}
           </Button>
         </div>
       )}
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/components/admin/__tests__/ThemeCustomizerEnhanced.test.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react';
+import userEvent from '@testing-library/user-event';
+import { vi } from 'vitest';
+
+import { ThemeCustomizerEnhanced } from '../ThemeCustomizerEnhanced';
+import type { ThemeConfig } from '../../../types/theme.types';
+
+vi.mock('react-i18next', async () => {
+  const actual = await vi.importActual<typeof import('react-i18next')>('react-i18next');
+  return {
+    ...actual,
+    useTranslation: () => ({
+      t: (_key: string, fallback?: string) => fallback ?? _key
+    })
+  };
+});
+
+describe('ThemeCustomizerEnhanced', () => {
+  const baseTheme: ThemeConfig = {
+    primaryColor: '#000000',
+    accentColor: '#ffffff',
+    backgroundColor: '#eeeeee',
+    textColor: '#111111',
+    galleryLayout: 'grid',
+    gallerySettings: {
+      spacing: 'normal'
+    }
+  };
+
+  it('invokes onApply when Apply Theme is clicked', async () => {
+    const user = userEvent.setup();
+    const handleChange = vi.fn();
+    const handleApply = vi.fn().mockResolvedValue(undefined);
+
+    render(
+      <ThemeCustomizerEnhanced
+        value={baseTheme}
+        onChange={handleChange}
+        presetName="default"
+        onApply={handleApply}
+      />
+    );
+
+    const applyButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: /branding\.applyTheme/i });
+    await user.click(applyButton);
+
+    expect(handleChange).toHaveBeenCalled();
+    expect(handleApply).toHaveBeenCalledTimes(1);
+    expect(handleApply).toHaveBeenCalledWith(
+      expect.objectContaining({ primaryColor: '#000000' }),
+      expect.objectContaining({ presetName: 'default' })
+    );
+  });
+
+  it('disables the Apply button while applying', () => {
+    const handleChange = vi.fn();
+
+    render(
+      <ThemeCustomizerEnhanced
+        value={baseTheme}
+        onChange={handleChange}
+        presetName="default"
+        isApplying={true}
+      />
+    );
+
+    const applyButton = screen.getByRole('button', { name: /applying/i });
+    expect(applyButton).toBeDisabled();
+  });
+});

frontend/src/components/gallery/GalleryView.tsx

@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export const GalleryView: React.FC<GalleryViewProps> = ({ slug, event }) => {
               }
             }
           }
-        } catch (e) {
+        } catch {
           // Invalid theme format - use default
           // Fall back to global theme
           if (settingsData.theme_config) {

frontend/src/components/gallery/layouts/GridGalleryLayout.tsx

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ interface GridPhotoProps {
   photo: Photo;
   isSelected: boolean;
   isSelectionMode: boolean;
-  onClick: (e: React.MouseEvent) => void;
+  onClick: () => void;
   onDownload: (e: React.MouseEvent) => void;
   onToggleSelect: () => void;
   animationType?: string;
@@ -57,6 +57,79 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
   liked = false,
   onLikeSuccess
 }) => {
+  const [overlayVisible, setOverlayVisible] = React.useState(false);
+  const [isTouchDevice, setIsTouchDevice] = React.useState(false);
+  const overlayTimeoutRef = React.useRef<number | null>(null);
+
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (typeof window === 'undefined') return;
+
+    const mediaQuery = window.matchMedia('(hover: none) and (pointer: coarse)');
+    const updateTouchState = () => {
+      const hasNavigator = typeof navigator !== 'undefined';
+      setIsTouchDevice(
+        mediaQuery.matches ||
+        ('ontouchstart' in window) ||
+        (hasNavigator && navigator.maxTouchPoints > 0)
+      );
+    };
+
+    updateTouchState();
+
+    const listener = (event: MediaQueryListEvent) => {
+      setIsTouchDevice(event.matches);
+    };
+
+    if (mediaQuery.addEventListener) {
+      mediaQuery.addEventListener('change', listener);
+    } else if (mediaQuery.addListener) {
+      mediaQuery.addListener(listener);
+    }
+
+    return () => {
+      if (mediaQuery.removeEventListener) {
+        mediaQuery.removeEventListener('change', listener);
+      } else if (mediaQuery.removeListener) {
+        mediaQuery.removeListener(listener);
+      }
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  const hideOverlay = React.useCallback(() => {
+    if (overlayTimeoutRef.current !== null && typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+      window.clearTimeout(overlayTimeoutRef.current);
+    }
+    overlayTimeoutRef.current = null;
+    setOverlayVisible(false);
+  }, []);
+
+  const showOverlayTemporarily = React.useCallback(() => {
+    setOverlayVisible(true);
+    if (overlayTimeoutRef.current !== null && typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+      window.clearTimeout(overlayTimeoutRef.current);
+    }
+    if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+      overlayTimeoutRef.current = window.setTimeout(() => {
+        overlayTimeoutRef.current = null;
+        setOverlayVisible(false);
+      }, 2500);
+    }
+  }, []);
+
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    return () => {
+      if (overlayTimeoutRef.current !== null && typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+        window.clearTimeout(overlayTimeoutRef.current);
+      }
+    };
+  }, []);
+
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (isSelectionMode) {
+      hideOverlay();
+    }
+  }, [isSelectionMode, hideOverlay]);
+
   // handled by parent layout; kept here for type completeness but not used
   const { ref, inView } = useInView({
     triggerOnce: true,
@@ -73,11 +146,34 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
   const commentCount = photo.comment_count ?? 0;
   const showFeedbackActions = feedbackEnabled && Boolean(feedbackOptions);
 
+  const overlayVisibilityClass = overlayVisible
+    ? 'opacity-100 md:opacity-100'
+    : 'opacity-0 md:opacity-0';
+
+  const checkboxVisibilityClass =
+    isSelected || isSelectionMode || overlayVisible
+      ? 'opacity-100 md:opacity-100'
+      : 'opacity-0 md:opacity-0';
+
+  const handlePhotoClick = (e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLDivElement>) => {
+    if (isTouchDevice && !overlayVisible && !isSelectionMode) {
+      e.preventDefault();
+      e.stopPropagation();
+      showOverlayTemporarily();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    onClick();
+    if (isTouchDevice) {
+      hideOverlay();
+    }
+  };
+
   return (
     <div
       ref={ref}
       className={`relative group cursor-pointer aspect-square ${animationClass}`}
-      onClick={onClick}
+      onClick={handlePhotoClick}
       style={{
         opacity: !inView && animationType === 'fade' ? 0 : 1
       }}
@@ -108,14 +204,15 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
             }}
           />
           
-          <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 opacity-100 md:opacity-0 md:group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
+          <div className={`absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 transition-opacity duration-200 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2 ${overlayVisibilityClass} md:group-hover:opacity-100`}>
             {!isSelectionMode && (
               <>
                 <button
                   className="p-2 bg-white/90 rounded-full hover:bg-white transition-colors"
                   onClick={(e) => {
                     e.stopPropagation();
-                    onClick(e);
+                    onClick();
+                    hideOverlay();
                   }}
                   aria-label="View full size"
                 >
@@ -124,7 +221,11 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
                 {allowDownloads && (
                   <button
                     className="p-2 bg-white/90 rounded-full hover:bg-white transition-colors"
-                    onClick={onDownload}
+                    onClick={(e) => {
+                      e.stopPropagation();
+                      onDownload(e);
+                      hideOverlay();
+                    }}
                     aria-label="Download photo"
                   >
                     <Download className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-800" />
@@ -133,7 +234,11 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
                 {showFeedbackActions && onQuickComment && (
                   <button
                     className="p-2 bg-white/90 rounded-full hover:bg-white transition-colors"
-                    onClick={(e) => { e.stopPropagation(); onQuickComment(); }}
+                    onClick={(e) => {
+                      e.stopPropagation();
+                      onQuickComment();
+                      hideOverlay();
+                    }}
                     aria-label="Comment on photo"
                     title="Comment"
                   >
@@ -148,6 +253,7 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
                       e.stopPropagation();
                       if (feedbackOptions?.requireNameEmail && !savedIdentity && onRequireIdentity) {
                         onRequireIdentity('like', photo.id);
+                        hideOverlay();
                         return;
                       }
                       // Optimistic UI: mark as liked immediately
@@ -163,6 +269,7 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
                         console.warn('Like submit failed, keeping optimistic UI', err);
                       }
                       if (onFeedbackChange) onFeedbackChange();
+                      hideOverlay();
                     }}
                     aria-label="Like photo"
                     aria-pressed={liked}
@@ -182,9 +289,7 @@ const GridPhoto: React.FC<GridPhotoProps> = ({
             role="checkbox"
             aria-checked={isSelected}
             data-testid={`gallery-photo-checkbox-${photo.id}`}
-            className={`absolute top-2 right-2 z-20 transition-opacity ${
-              isSelected ? 'opacity-100' : 'opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100'
-            }`}
+            className={`absolute top-2 right-2 z-20 transition-opacity ${checkboxVisibilityClass} md:group-hover:opacity-100`}
             onClick={(e) => { e.stopPropagation(); onToggleSelect(); }}
           >
             <div className={`w-6 h-6 rounded-full border-2 ${isSelected ? 'bg-primary-600 border-primary-600' : 'bg-white/90 border-white'} flex items-center justify-center transition-colors`}>

frontend/src/components/gallery/layouts/HeroGalleryLayout.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import React, { useState, useEffect, useRef, useCallback } from 'react';
 import { Download, Maximize2, Check, ChevronDown, Calendar, Clock, Heart, MessageSquare } from 'lucide-react';
 import { parseISO } from 'date-fns';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
@@ -50,6 +50,12 @@ export const HeroGalleryLayout: React.FC<HeroGalleryLayoutProps> = ({
   const overlayOpacity = gallerySettings.heroOverlayOpacity || 0.3;
   const [likedIds, setLikedIds] = useState<Set<number>>(new Set());
   const canQuickComment = Boolean(feedbackEnabled && feedbackOptions?.allowComments && onOpenPhotoWithFeedback);
+  const gridRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement | null>(null);
+  const handleScrollToGrid = useCallback(() => {
+    if (gridRef.current) {
+      gridRef.current.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start' });
+    }
+  }, []);
 
   // If an override is provided, always use it and skip initialization logic
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -163,30 +169,40 @@ export const HeroGalleryLayout: React.FC<HeroGalleryLayoutProps> = ({
         
         {/* Scroll Indicator */}
         <div className="absolute bottom-8 left-1/2 transform -translate-x-1/2 animate-bounce">
-          <ChevronDown className="w-8 h-8 text-white drop-shadow-lg" />
+          <button
+            type="button"
+            onClick={handleScrollToGrid}
+            className="rounded-full border border-white/30 bg-white/10 p-3 text-white transition focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-white focus-visible:ring-offset-2 hover:bg-white/20"
+            aria-label={t('gallery.scrollToGallery', 'Scroll to gallery')}
+          >
+            <ChevronDown className="w-8 h-8 drop-shadow-lg" />
+          </button>
         </div>
       </div>
 
       {/* Grid Section */}
-      <div className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-4 xl:grid-cols-5 gap-4">
+      <div
+        ref={gridRef}
+        className="grid grid-cols-2 sm:grid-cols-3 lg:grid-cols-4 xl:grid-cols-5 gap-4"
+      >
         {remainingPhotos.map((photo) => {
           const actualIndex = photos.findIndex(p => p.id === photo.id);
           return (
             <div
               key={photo.id}
-              className="relative group cursor-pointer aspect-square"
+              className="relative group cursor-pointer overflow-hidden rounded-lg"
               onClick={() => onPhotoClick(actualIndex)}
             >
               <AuthenticatedImage
                 src={photo.thumbnail_url || photo.url}
                 alt={photo.filename}
-                className="w-full h-full object-cover rounded-lg transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:scale-105"
+                className="w-full h-auto object-cover transition-transform duration-300 group-hover:scale-105"
                 loading="lazy"
                 isGallery={true}
                 protectFromDownload={!allowDownloads}
               />
-              
-              <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
+
+              <div className="absolute inset-0 bg-black/40 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200 flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
                 {!isSelectionMode && (
                   <>
                     <button

frontend/src/config/api.ts

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import {
   inferGallerySlugFromLocation,
   resolveSlugFromRequestUrl,
 } from '../utils/galleryAuthStorage';
+import { getApiBaseUrl } from '../utils/url';
 
 // Maintenance mode callback
 let maintenanceModeCallback: ((enabled: boolean) => void) | null = null;
@@ -15,7 +16,7 @@ export const setMaintenanceModeCallback = (callback: (enabled: boolean) => void)
 
 // Create axios instance
 export const api = axios.create({
-  baseURL: import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL || '/api',
+  baseURL: getApiBaseUrl(),
   headers: {
     'Content-Type': 'application/json',
   },

frontend/src/contexts/AdminAuthContext.tsx

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ interface AdminAuthContextType {
   error: string | null;
   mustChangePassword: boolean;
   updatePasswordChanged: () => void;
+  updateProfile: (user: AdminUser) => void;
 }
 
 const AdminAuthContext = createContext<AdminAuthContextType | undefined>(undefined);
@@ -104,6 +105,11 @@ export const AdminAuthProvider: React.FC<AdminAuthProviderProps> = ({ children }
     }
   };
 
+  const updateProfile = (updatedUser: AdminUser) => {
+    setUser(updatedUser);
+    sessionStorage.setItem('admin_user', JSON.stringify(updatedUser));
+  };
+
   return (
     <AdminAuthContext.Provider
       value={{
@@ -115,6 +121,7 @@ export const AdminAuthProvider: React.FC<AdminAuthProviderProps> = ({ children }
         error,
         mustChangePassword,
         updatePasswordChanged,
+        updateProfile,
       }}
     >
       {children}

frontend/src/contexts/GalleryAuthContext.tsx

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import type { ReactNode } from 'react';
 import { api } from '../config/api';
 import { authService, galleryService } from '../services';
 import { cleanupOldGalleryAuth } from '../utils/cleanupGalleryAuth';
+import { normalizeRequirePassword } from '../utils/accessControl';
 import {
   clearActiveGallerySlug,
   clearGalleryToken,
@@ -18,12 +19,24 @@ interface GalleryEvent {
   welcome_message?: string;
   color_theme?: string;
   expires_at: string;
+  require_password?: boolean;
 }
 
+const normalizeEvent = (incoming: GalleryEvent | null | undefined): GalleryEvent | null => {
+  if (!incoming) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return {
+    ...incoming,
+    require_password: normalizeRequirePassword(incoming.require_password, true),
+  };
+};
+
 interface GalleryAuthContextType {
   isAuthenticated: boolean;
   event: GalleryEvent | null;
-  login: (slug: string, password: string, recaptchaToken?: string | null) => Promise<void>;
+  login: (slug: string, password?: string, recaptchaToken?: string | null) => Promise<void>;
   logout: () => void;
   isLoading: boolean;
   error: string | null;
@@ -83,7 +96,11 @@ export const GalleryAuthProvider: React.FC<GalleryAuthProviderProps> = ({ childr
         try {
           const parsed = JSON.parse(storedEvent);
           if (parsed && parsed.id) {
-            setEvent(parsed);
+            const normalizedStored = normalizeEvent(parsed);
+            setEvent(normalizedStored);
+            if (normalizedStored) {
+              sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${currentSlug}`, JSON.stringify(normalizedStored));
+            }
           }
         } catch (err) {
           sessionStorage.removeItem(`gallery_event_${currentSlug}`);
@@ -104,8 +121,11 @@ export const GalleryAuthProvider: React.FC<GalleryAuthProviderProps> = ({ childr
             // Fetch gallery details to hydrate context
             const galleryData = await galleryService.getGalleryPhotos(currentSlug);
             if (galleryData?.event) {
-              setEvent(galleryData.event);
-              sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${currentSlug}`, JSON.stringify(galleryData.event));
+              const normalizedEvent = normalizeEvent(galleryData.event);
+              setEvent(normalizedEvent);
+              if (normalizedEvent) {
+                sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${currentSlug}`, JSON.stringify(normalizedEvent));
+              }
             }
           }
 
@@ -121,9 +141,12 @@ export const GalleryAuthProvider: React.FC<GalleryAuthProviderProps> = ({ childr
           if (verify?.valid) {
             const response = await authService.shareLinkLogin(currentSlug, urlToken);
             if (response?.event) {
-              setEvent(response.event);
+              const normalizedEvent = normalizeEvent(response.event);
+              setEvent(normalizedEvent);
               setIsAuthenticated(true);
-              sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${currentSlug}`, JSON.stringify(response.event));
+              if (normalizedEvent) {
+                sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${currentSlug}`, JSON.stringify(normalizedEvent));
+              }
               if (response.token) {
                 storeGalleryToken(currentSlug, response.token);
               }
@@ -154,12 +177,13 @@ export const GalleryAuthProvider: React.FC<GalleryAuthProviderProps> = ({ childr
     };
   }, []);
 
-  const login = async (slug: string, password: string, recaptchaToken?: string | null) => {
+  const login = async (slug: string, password?: string, recaptchaToken?: string | null) => {
     try {
       setError(null);
       setIsLoading(true);
       const response = await authService.verifyGalleryPassword(slug, password, recaptchaToken);
-      setEvent(response.event);
+      const normalizedEvent = normalizeEvent(response.event);
+      setEvent(normalizedEvent);
       setIsAuthenticated(true);
       if (response.token) {
         storeGalleryToken(slug, response.token);
@@ -167,7 +191,9 @@ export const GalleryAuthProvider: React.FC<GalleryAuthProviderProps> = ({ childr
       setActiveGallerySlug(slug);
 
       // Store event data for quick reloads (non-sensitive)
-      sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${slug}`, JSON.stringify(response.event));
+      if (normalizedEvent) {
+        sessionStorage.setItem(`gallery_event_${slug}`, JSON.stringify(normalizedEvent));
+      }
     } catch (err: any) {
       setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Invalid password');
       throw err;

frontend/src/i18n/locales/de.json

@@ -496,6 +496,8 @@
     "expiresIn": "Galerie läuft in {{count}} Tag ab",
     "expiresIn_plural": "Galerie läuft in {{count}} Tagen ab",
     "downloadBefore": "Laden Sie Ihre Fotos herunter, bevor sie nicht mehr verfügbar sind.",
+    "publicGalleryTitle": "Diese Galerie ist öffentlich zugänglich",
+    "publicGallerySubtitle": "Fotos werden geladen...",
     "viewGallery": "Galerie anzeigen",
     "downloadAll": "Alle herunterladen",
     "downloading": "Lade {{count}} Foto herunter...",
@@ -607,6 +609,7 @@
     "created": "Erstellt",
     "expires": "Läuft ab",
     "shareWithGuests": "Teilen Sie diesen Link mit Gästen. Sie benötigen das Passwort, um auf die Galerie zuzugreifen.",
+    "shareWithGuestsPublic": "Teilen Sie diesen Link mit Gästen. Für diese Galerie ist kein Passwort erforderlich.",
     "resetGalleryPassword": "Galerie-Passwort zurücksetzen",
     "resendCreationEmail": "Erstellungs-E-Mail erneut senden",
     "creationEmailResent": "Die Erstellungs-E-Mail wurde zur Warteschlange hinzugefügt",
@@ -632,10 +635,14 @@
     "adminEmailHelp": "Erhält Systembenachrichtigungen und Archivbestätigungen",
     "securityAccess": "Sicherheit & Zugriff",
     "galleryPassword": "Galerie-Passwort",
+    "requirePasswordToggle": "Galerie mit Passwort schützen",
+    "requirePasswordToggleHelp": "Deaktivieren Sie diese Option, wenn die Galerie ohne Passwort geteilt werden soll. Jeder mit dem Link kann die Fotos ansehen.",
+    "publicGalleryWarning": "Öffentliche Galerien sind für jeden mit dem Link zugänglich. Aktivieren Sie gegebenenfalls Wasserzeichen und behalten Sie die Aktivität im Blick.",
     "passwordHelperText": "Sie können Datumsangaben wie \"04.07.2025\" oder beliebigen Text mit mindestens 6 Zeichen verwenden",
     "passwordPlaceholder": "Sicheres Passwort eingeben",
     "confirmPassword": "Passwort bestätigen",
     "showPasswords": "Passwörter anzeigen",
+    "newPasswordLabel": "Neues Galerie-Passwort",
     "gallerySettings": "Galerie-Einstellungen",
     "colorTheme": "Farbthema",
     "galleryExpiration": "Galerie-Ablauf",
@@ -735,6 +742,9 @@
     "noEventsDescription": "Erstellen Sie Ihre erste Veranstaltung, um zu beginnen.",
     "eventsSelected": "{{count}} Veranstaltung ausgewählt",
     "eventsSelected_plural": "{{count}} Veranstaltungen ausgewählt",
+    "publicAccess": "Öffentlicher Zugriff",
+    "passwordProtected": "Passwortgeschützt",
+    "newPasswordRequired": "Bitte legen Sie vor dem Aktivieren des Passwortschutzes ein Passwort fest.",
     "viewDetails": "Details anzeigen",
     "archiveEventAction": "Veranstaltung archivieren",
     "downloadArchiveAction": "Archiv herunterladen",
@@ -853,7 +863,6 @@
     "security": {
       "title": "Sicherheit",
       "passwordSettings": "Passworteinstellungen",
-      "requirePassword": "Passwort für alle Galerien erforderlich",
       "minPasswordLength": "Minimale Passwortlänge",
       "minPasswordLengthHelp": "Mindestanzahl von Zeichen für Galerie-Passwörter",
       "passwordComplexity": "Passwort-Komplexität",
@@ -1071,7 +1080,7 @@
     "viewAllNotifications": "Alle Benachrichtigungen anzeigen",
     "noNotifications": "Keine neuen Benachrichtigungen",
     "markAllRead": "Alle als gelesen markieren",
-    "clearOld": "Alte löschen",
+    "clearAll": "Alle löschen",
     "close": "Schließen",
     "noNotificationsMessage": "Keine Benachrichtigungen",
     "notificationMessages": {
@@ -1104,11 +1113,13 @@
       "archiveDownloaded": "Archiv für \"{{eventName}}\" heruntergeladen",
       "archiveDeleted": "Archiv für \"{{eventName}}\" gelöscht",
       "archiveRestored": "Archiv für \"{{eventName}}\" wiederhergestellt",
-      "systemActivity": "Systemaktivität: {{type}}"
+      "systemActivity": "Systemaktivität: {{type}}",
+      "adminProfileUpdated": "Admin-Profil aktualisiert von {{actorName}}"
     },
     "notificationToasts": {
       "markedAllRead": "Alle Benachrichtigungen als gelesen markiert",
-      "clearedOld": "{{count}} alte Benachrichtigungen gelöscht"
+      "clearedAll": "{{count}} Benachrichtigungen gelöscht",
+      "profileUpdated": "Admin-Profil aktualisiert"
     },
     "viewAllNotifications": "Alle Benachrichtigungen anzeigen",
     "noNotifications": "Keine neuen Benachrichtigungen",
@@ -1116,6 +1127,16 @@
     "markAllAsRead": "Alle als gelesen markieren",
     "notificationSettings": "Benachrichtigungseinstellungen",
     "changePassword": "Passwort ändern",
+    "accountSettings": {
+      "title": "Admin-Konto",
+      "description": "Aktualisiere die Zugangsdaten für die PicPeak-Administration.",
+      "username": "Benutzername",
+      "usernamePlaceholder": "Admin",
+      "email": "E-Mail",
+      "emailPlaceholder": "admin@example.com",
+      "updateButton": "Profil aktualisieren"
+    },
+    "profileUpdateError": "Admin-Profil konnte nicht aktualisiert werden. Bitte versuche es erneut.",
     "loadingDashboard": "Dashboard wird geladen...",
     "activeEvents": "Aktive Veranstaltungen",
     "expiringSoon": "Demnächst ablaufend",

frontend/src/i18n/locales/en.json

@@ -161,6 +161,8 @@
     "expiresIn": "Gallery expires in {{count}} day",
     "expiresIn_plural": "Gallery expires in {{count}} days",
     "downloadBefore": "Download your photos before they're no longer available.",
+    "publicGalleryTitle": "This gallery is publicly accessible",
+    "publicGallerySubtitle": "Loading the photos now...",
     "viewGallery": "View Gallery",
     "downloadAll": "Download All",
     "downloading": "Downloading {{count}} photo...",
@@ -290,6 +292,7 @@
     "created": "Created",
     "expires": "Expires",
     "shareWithGuests": "Share this link with guests. They'll need the password to access the gallery.",
+    "shareWithGuestsPublic": "Share this link with guests. No password is required for this gallery.",
     "resetGalleryPassword": "Reset Gallery Password",
     "resendCreationEmail": "Resend Creation Email",
     "creationEmailResent": "Creation email has been queued for sending",
@@ -316,9 +319,13 @@
     "adminEmailHelp": "Will receive system notifications and archive confirmations",
     "securityAccess": "Security & Access",
     "galleryPassword": "Gallery Password",
+    "requirePasswordToggle": "Require password for this gallery",
+    "requirePasswordToggleHelp": "Disable this if you want to share the gallery without a password. Anyone with the link will be able to view the photos.",
+    "publicGalleryWarning": "Public galleries are accessible to anyone with the link. Consider enabling download watermarks and monitoring activity.",
     "passwordHelperText": "You can use dates like \"04.07.2025\" or any text with 6+ characters",
     "confirmPassword": "Confirm Password",
     "showPasswords": "Show passwords",
+    "newPasswordLabel": "New Gallery Password",
     "gallerySettings": "Gallery Settings",
     "themeAndStyle": "Theme & Style",
     "colorTheme": "Color Theme",
@@ -373,6 +380,9 @@
     "eventsSelected_plural": "{{count}} events selected",
     "clear": "Clear",
     "archiveSelected": "Archive Selected",
+    "publicAccess": "Public access",
+    "passwordProtected": "Password protected",
+    "newPasswordRequired": "Please set a password before enabling protection.",
     "event": "Event",
     "type": "Type",
     "date": "Date",
@@ -533,7 +543,6 @@
     "security": {
       "title": "Security",
       "passwordSettings": "Password Settings",
-      "requirePassword": "Require password for all galleries",
       "minPasswordLength": "Minimum Password Length",
       "minPasswordLengthHelp": "Minimum number of characters for gallery passwords",
       "passwordComplexity": "Password Complexity",
@@ -809,7 +818,7 @@
     "viewAllNotifications": "View all notifications",
     "noNotifications": "No new notifications",
     "markAllRead": "Mark all read",
-    "clearOld": "Clear old",
+    "clearAll": "Clear all",
     "close": "Close",
     "noNotificationsMessage": "No notifications",
     "notificationMessages": {
@@ -842,16 +851,28 @@
       "archiveDownloaded": "Archive downloaded for \"{{eventName}}\"",
       "archiveDeleted": "Archive deleted for \"{{eventName}}\"",
       "archiveRestored": "Archive restored for \"{{eventName}}\"",
-      "systemActivity": "System activity: {{type}}"
+      "systemActivity": "System activity: {{type}}",
+      "adminProfileUpdated": "Admin profile updated by {{actorName}}"
     },
     "notificationToasts": {
       "markedAllRead": "All notifications marked as read",
-      "clearedOld": "Cleared {{count}} old notifications"
+      "clearedAll": "Cleared {{count}} notifications",
+      "profileUpdated": "Admin profile updated"
     },
     "markAsRead": "Mark as read",
     "markAllAsRead": "Mark all as read",
     "notificationSettings": "Notification Settings",
     "changePassword": "Change Password",
+    "accountSettings": {
+      "title": "Admin account",
+      "description": "Update the credentials used to sign in to PicPeak.",
+      "username": "Username",
+      "usernamePlaceholder": "Admin",
+      "email": "Email",
+      "emailPlaceholder": "admin@example.com",
+      "updateButton": "Update profile"
+    },
+    "profileUpdateError": "Unable to update admin profile. Please try again.",
     "loadingDashboard": "Loading dashboard...",
     "activeEvents": "Active Events",
     "expiringSoon": "Expiring Soon",

frontend/src/pages/GalleryPage.tsx

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ import { analyticsService } from '../services/analytics.service';
 import { api } from '../config/api';
 import { GALLERY_THEME_PRESETS } from '../types/theme.types';
 import { buildResourceUrl } from '../utils/url';
+import { isGalleryPublic, normalizeRequirePassword } from '../utils/accessControl';
 
 export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
   const { slug, token } = useParams<{ slug: string; token?: string }>();
@@ -25,9 +26,11 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
   const [isLoggingIn, setIsLoggingIn] = useState(false);
   const [loginError, setLoginError] = useState<string | null>(null);
   const [recaptchaToken, setRecaptchaToken] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [autoLoginAttempted, setAutoLoginAttempted] = useState(false);
 
   // Fetch gallery info (public data)
   const { data: galleryInfo, isLoading: isLoadingInfo, error: infoError } = useGalleryInfo(slug!, token);
+  const requiresPassword = normalizeRequirePassword(galleryInfo?.requires_password, true);
   
   // Fetch branding settings
   const { data: settingsData } = useQuery({
@@ -87,6 +90,30 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
     }
   }, [galleryInfo, settingsData, isAuthenticated, setTheme]);
 
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (!slug) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    if (galleryInfo && isGalleryPublic(galleryInfo.requires_password) && !isAuthenticated && !autoLoginAttempted) {
+      setAutoLoginAttempted(true);
+      setIsLoggingIn(true);
+      login(slug, '')
+        .then(() => {
+          setLoginError(null);
+        })
+        .catch((error: any) => {
+          const message = error?.response?.data?.error;
+          if (message) {
+            setLoginError(message);
+          }
+        })
+        .finally(() => {
+          setIsLoggingIn(false);
+        });
+    }
+  }, [galleryInfo, isAuthenticated, autoLoginAttempted, login, slug]);
+
   // Calculate days until expiration
   const daysUntilExpiration = galleryInfo
     ? differenceInDays(parseISO(galleryInfo.expires_at), new Date())
@@ -96,7 +123,7 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
     e.preventDefault();
     e.stopPropagation(); // Prevent any bubbling
     
-    if (!password.trim()) {
+    if (requiresPassword && !password.trim()) {
       setLoginError(t('auth.pleaseEnterPassword'));
       return;
     }
@@ -104,13 +131,14 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
     try {
       setIsLoggingIn(true);
       setLoginError(null);
-      await login(slug!, password, recaptchaToken);
+      await login(slug!, requiresPassword ? password : '', recaptchaToken);
       
-      // Track successful password entry
-      analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('password_entry', {
-        gallery: slug,
-        success: true
-      });
+      if (requiresPassword) {
+        analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('password_entry', {
+          gallery: slug,
+          success: true
+        });
+      }
     } catch (error: any) {
       console.error('Login error:', error);
       const errorMessage = error.response?.data?.error || 'Invalid password';
@@ -128,11 +156,13 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
       }
       
       // Track failed password entry
-      analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('password_entry', {
-        gallery: slug,
-        success: false,
-        statusCode
-      });
+      if (requiresPassword) {
+        analyticsService.trackGalleryEvent('password_entry', {
+          gallery: slug,
+          success: false,
+          statusCode
+        });
+      }
       
       // Keep the password field to allow retry
       // Do not clear the password
@@ -311,43 +341,61 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
             </div>
           )}
 
-          {/* Login Card */}
           <Card>
             <CardContent className="p-4 sm:p-6">
-              <h2 className="text-base sm:text-lg lg:text-xl font-semibold mb-4">{t('auth.enterPassword')}</h2>
-              
-              <form onSubmit={handleLogin} className="space-y-4">
-                <Input
-                  type="password"
-                  label={t('auth.password')}
-                  placeholder={t('auth.passwordPlaceholder')}
-                  value={password}
-                  onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
-                  error={loginError || undefined}
-                  autoFocus
-                  className="text-sm sm:text-base"
-                />
-                
-                <ReCaptcha
-                  onChange={setRecaptchaToken}
-                  onExpired={() => setRecaptchaToken(null)}
-                />
-                
-                <Button
-                  type="submit"
-                  variant="primary"
-                  size="lg"
-                  className="w-full text-sm sm:text-base"
-                  isLoading={isLoggingIn}
-                  disabled={isLoggingIn}
-                >
-                  {t('gallery.viewGallery')}
-                </Button>
-              </form>
+              {requiresPassword ? (
+                <>
+                  <h2 className="text-base sm:text-lg lg:text-xl font-semibold mb-4">{t('auth.enterPassword')}</h2>
+                  
+                  <form onSubmit={handleLogin} className="space-y-4">
+                    <Input
+                      type="password"
+                      label={t('auth.password')}
+                      placeholder={t('auth.passwordPlaceholder')}
+                      value={password}
+                      onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
+                      error={loginError || undefined}
+                      autoFocus
+                      className="text-sm sm:text-base"
+                    />
+                    
+                    <ReCaptcha
+                      onChange={setRecaptchaToken}
+                      onExpired={() => setRecaptchaToken(null)}
+                    />
+                    
+                    <Button
+                      type="submit"
+                      variant="primary"
+                      size="lg"
+                      className="w-full text-sm sm:text-base"
+                      isLoading={isLoggingIn}
+                      disabled={isLoggingIn}
+                    >
+                      {t('gallery.viewGallery')}
+                    </Button>
+                  </form>
 
-              <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500 text-center mt-4 sm:mt-6">
-                {t('auth.passwordHint')}
-              </p>
+                  <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500 text-center mt-4 sm:mt-6">
+                    {t('auth.passwordHint')}
+                  </p>
+                </>
+              ) : (
+                <div className="text-center space-y-3">
+                  <h2 className="text-base sm:text-lg lg:text-xl font-semibold">
+                    {t('gallery.publicGalleryTitle', 'This gallery is publicly accessible')}
+                  </h2>
+                  <p className="text-sm text-neutral-600">
+                    {t('gallery.publicGallerySubtitle', 'Loading the photos now...')}
+                  </p>
+                  <div className="flex justify-center py-4">
+                    <Loading size="sm" text={t('gallery.loading')} />
+                  </div>
+                  {loginError && (
+                    <p className="text-xs text-red-600">{loginError}</p>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              )}
             </CardContent>
           </Card>
 
@@ -376,4 +424,4 @@ export const GalleryPage: React.FC = () => {
       </div>
     </div>
   );
-};
+};

frontend/src/pages/admin/CreateEventPage.tsx

@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ interface FormData {
   event_date: string;
   host_email: string;
   admin_email: string;
+  require_password: boolean;
   password: string;
   confirm_password: string;
   welcome_message: string;
@@ -123,6 +124,7 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
     event_date: format(new Date(), 'yyyy-MM-dd'),
     host_email: '',
     admin_email: '',
+    require_password: true,
     password: '',
     confirm_password: '',
     welcome_message: '',
@@ -208,17 +210,18 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
       newErrors.admin_email = t('validation.invalidEmailFormat');
     }
 
-    if (!formData.password) {
-      newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordRequired');
-    } else if (formData.password.length < 6) {
-      newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordMinLength');
-    } else if (/^\d{1,6}$/.test(formData.password)) {
-      // Prevent simple numeric passwords like "123456"
-      newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordTooSimple', 'Password cannot be just numbers. Consider using a date format like "04.07.2025"');
-    }
+    if (formData.require_password) {
+      if (!formData.password) {
+        newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordRequired');
+      } else if (formData.password.length < 6) {
+        newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordMinLength');
+      } else if (/^\d{1,6}$/.test(formData.password)) {
+        newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordTooSimple', 'Password cannot be just numbers. Consider using a date format like "04.07.2025"');
+      }
 
-    if (formData.password !== formData.confirm_password) {
-      newErrors.confirm_password = t('validation.passwordsDoNotMatch');
+      if (formData.password !== formData.confirm_password) {
+        newErrors.confirm_password = t('validation.passwordsDoNotMatch');
+      }
     }
 
     if (formData.expires_in_days < 1 || formData.expires_in_days > 365) {
@@ -238,19 +241,22 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
 
     const selectedTheme = COLOR_THEMES.find(t => t.value === formData.color_theme);
     
-    createMutation.mutate({
+    const payload = {
       event_type: formData.event_type,
       event_name: formData.event_name,
       event_date: formData.event_date,
       host_email: formData.host_email,
       admin_email: formData.admin_email,
-      password: formData.password,
+      require_password: formData.require_password,
+      password: formData.require_password ? formData.password : undefined,
       welcome_message: formData.welcome_message || '',
       color_theme: selectedTheme ? JSON.stringify(selectedTheme.theme) : undefined,
       expiration_days: formData.expires_in_days,
       allow_user_uploads: formData.allow_user_uploads,
       upload_category_id: formData.upload_category_id,
-    });
+    };
+
+    createMutation.mutate(payload);
   };
 
   const handleInputChange = (field: keyof FormData) => (
@@ -426,81 +432,114 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
         <Card padding="md" className="mb-6">
           <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-neutral-900 mb-4">{t('events.securityAndAccess')}</h2>
           
-          <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
-            {/* Password */}
-            <div>
-              <label htmlFor="password" className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
-                {t('events.galleryPassword')}
-              </label>
-              <div className="relative">
-                <Input
-                  id="password"
-                  type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
-                  value={formData.password}
-                  onChange={handleInputChange('password')}
-                  error={errors.password}
-                  placeholder={t('events.enterPassword')}
-                  helperText={t('events.passwordHelperText', 'You can use dates like "04.07.2025" or any text with 6+ characters')}
-                  leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400" />}
-                  className="pr-10"
-                />
-                <button
-                  type="button"
-                  onClick={() => setShowPassword(!showPassword)}
-                  className="absolute inset-y-0 right-0 pr-3 flex items-center"
-                  style={{ top: errors.password ? '0' : '0' }}
-                >
-                  {showPassword ? (
-                    <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
-                  ) : (
-                    <Eye className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
-                  )}
-                </button>
+          <div className="space-y-4">
+            <label className="flex items-start gap-2">
+              <input
+                type="checkbox"
+                className="mt-1 w-4 h-4 text-primary-600 border-neutral-300 rounded focus:ring-primary-500"
+                checked={formData.require_password}
+                onChange={(e) => {
+                  const checked = e.target.checked;
+                  setFormData(prev => ({
+                    ...prev,
+                    require_password: checked,
+                    password: checked ? prev.password : '',
+                    confirm_password: checked ? prev.confirm_password : ''
+                  }));
+                  if (!checked) {
+                    setErrors(prev => ({ ...prev, password: '', confirm_password: '' }));
+                  }
+                }}
+              />
+              <div>
+                <span className="text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700">{t('events.requirePasswordToggle')}</span>
+                <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500 mt-1">
+                  {t('events.requirePasswordToggleHelp', 'Disable this if you want to share the gallery without a password. Anyone with the link will be able to view the photos.')}
+                </p>
               </div>
-              
-              {/* Password Generator */}
-              <div className="mt-2">
-                <PasswordGenerator
-                  eventName={formData.event_name}
-                  eventDate={formData.event_date}
-                  eventType={formData.event_type}
-                  onPasswordGenerated={handlePasswordGenerated}
-                  passwordComplexity={passwordComplexity?.complexityLevel || 'moderate'}
-                  className="w-full"
-                />
-              </div>
-            </div>
+            </label>
 
-            {/* Confirm Password */}
-            <div>
-              <label htmlFor="confirm_password" className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
-                {t('events.confirmPassword')}
-              </label>
-              <div className="relative">
-                <Input
-                  id="confirm_password"
-                  type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
-                  value={formData.confirm_password}
-                  onChange={handleInputChange('confirm_password')}
-                  error={errors.confirm_password}
-                  placeholder={t('events.confirmPasswordPlaceholder')}
-                  leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400" />}
-                  className="pr-10"
-                />
-                <button
-                  type="button"
-                  onClick={() => setShowPassword(!showPassword)}
-                  className="absolute inset-y-0 right-0 pr-3 flex items-center"
-                  style={{ top: errors.confirm_password ? '0' : '0' }}
-                >
-                  {showPassword ? (
-                    <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
-                  ) : (
-                    <Eye className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
-                  )}
-                </button>
+            {!formData.require_password && (
+              <div className="rounded-md border border-orange-200 bg-orange-50 p-3 text-xs text-orange-800">
+                {t('events.publicGalleryWarning', 'Public galleries are accessible to anyone with the link. Consider enabling download watermarks and monitoring activity.')} 
               </div>
-            </div>
+            )}
+
+            {formData.require_password && (
+              <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                <div>
+                  <label htmlFor="password" className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
+                    {t('events.galleryPassword')}
+                  </label>
+                  <div className="relative">
+                    <Input
+                      id="password"
+                      type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
+                      value={formData.password}
+                      onChange={handleInputChange('password')}
+                      error={errors.password}
+                      placeholder={t('events.enterPassword')}
+                      helperText={t('events.passwordHelperText', 'You can use dates like "04.07.2025" or any text with 6+ characters')}
+                      leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400" />}
+                      className="pr-10"
+                    />
+                    <button
+                      type="button"
+                      onClick={() => setShowPassword(!showPassword)}
+                      className="absolute inset-y-0 right-0 pr-3 flex items-center"
+                      style={{ top: errors.password ? '0' : '0' }}
+                    >
+                      {showPassword ? (
+                        <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
+                      ) : (
+                        <Eye className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
+                      )}
+                    </button>
+                  </div>
+                  
+                  <div className="mt-2">
+                    <PasswordGenerator
+                      eventName={formData.event_name}
+                      eventDate={formData.event_date}
+                      eventType={formData.event_type}
+                      onPasswordGenerated={handlePasswordGenerated}
+                      passwordComplexity={passwordComplexity?.complexityLevel || 'moderate'}
+                      className="w-full"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div>
+                  <label htmlFor="confirm_password" className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
+                    {t('events.confirmPassword')}
+                  </label>
+                  <div className="relative">
+                    <Input
+                      id="confirm_password"
+                      type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
+                      value={formData.confirm_password}
+                      onChange={handleInputChange('confirm_password')}
+                      error={errors.confirm_password}
+                      placeholder={t('events.confirmPasswordPlaceholder')}
+                      leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400" />}
+                      className="pr-10"
+                    />
+                    <button
+                      type="button"
+                      onClick={() => setShowPassword(!showPassword)}
+                      className="absolute inset-y-0 right-0 pr-3 flex items-center"
+                      style={{ top: errors.confirm_password ? '0' : '0' }}
+                    >
+                      {showPassword ? (
+                        <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
+                      ) : (
+                        <Eye className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
+                      )}
+                    </button>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            )}
           </div>
         </Card>
 
@@ -645,4 +684,4 @@ export const CreateEventPage: React.FC = () => {
   );
 };
 
-CreateEventPage.displayName = 'CreateEventPage';
+CreateEventPage.displayName = 'CreateEventPage';

frontend/src/pages/admin/CreateEventPageEnhanced.tsx

@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ interface FormData {
   host_name: string;
   host_email: string;
   admin_email: string;
+  require_password: boolean;
   password: string;
   confirm_password: string;
   welcome_message: string;
@@ -88,6 +89,7 @@ export const CreateEventPageEnhanced: React.FC = () => {
     host_name: '',
     host_email: '',
     admin_email: '',
+    require_password: true,
     password: '',
     confirm_password: '',
     welcome_message: '',
@@ -198,17 +200,19 @@ export const CreateEventPageEnhanced: React.FC = () => {
       newErrors.admin_email = t('validation.invalidEmailFormat');
     }
 
-    if (!formData.password) {
-      newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordRequired');
-    } else if (formData.password.length < 6) {
-      newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordMinLength');
-    } else if (/^\d{1,6}$/.test(formData.password)) {
-      // Prevent simple numeric passwords like "123456"
-      newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordTooSimple', 'Password cannot be just numbers. Consider using a date format like "04.07.2025"');
-    }
+    if (formData.require_password) {
+      if (!formData.password) {
+        newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordRequired');
+      } else if (formData.password.length < 6) {
+        newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordMinLength');
+      } else if (/^\d{1,6}$/.test(formData.password)) {
+        // Prevent simple numeric passwords like "123456"
+        newErrors.password = t('validation.passwordTooSimple', 'Password cannot be just numbers. Consider using a date format like "04.07.2025"');
+      }
 
-    if (formData.password !== formData.confirm_password) {
-      newErrors.confirm_password = t('validation.passwordsDoNotMatch');
+      if (formData.password !== formData.confirm_password) {
+        newErrors.confirm_password = t('validation.passwordsDoNotMatch');
+      }
     }
 
     if (formData.expires_in_days < 1 || formData.expires_in_days > 365) {
@@ -235,7 +239,8 @@ export const CreateEventPageEnhanced: React.FC = () => {
       host_name: formData.host_name,
       host_email: formData.host_email,
       admin_email: formData.admin_email,
-      password: formData.password,
+      require_password: formData.require_password,
+      password: formData.require_password ? formData.password : undefined,
       welcome_message: formData.welcome_message || '',
       color_theme: JSON.stringify(formData.theme_config),
       expiration_days: formData.expires_in_days,
@@ -495,51 +500,89 @@ export const CreateEventPageEnhanced: React.FC = () => {
               />
             </div>
 
-            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
-              <div>
+            <div className="space-y-3">
+              <label className="flex items-start gap-2">
+                <input
+                  type="checkbox"
+                  className="mt-1 w-4 h-4 text-primary-600 border-neutral-300 rounded focus:ring-primary-500"
+                  checked={formData.require_password}
+                  onChange={(e) => {
+                    const checked = e.target.checked;
+                    setFormData(prev => ({
+                      ...prev,
+                      require_password: checked,
+                      password: checked ? prev.password : '',
+                      confirm_password: checked ? prev.confirm_password : '',
+                    }));
+                    if (!checked) {
+                      setErrors(prev => ({ ...prev, password: undefined, confirm_password: undefined }));
+                    }
+                  }}
+                />
+                <div>
+                  <span className="text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700">
+                    {t('events.requirePasswordToggle')}
+                  </span>
+                  <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500 mt-1">
+                    {t('events.requirePasswordToggleHelp', 'Disable this if you want to share the gallery without a password. Anyone with the link will be able to view the photos.')}
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+              </label>
+
+              {!formData.require_password && (
+                <div className="rounded-md border border-orange-200 bg-orange-50 p-3 text-xs text-orange-800">
+                  {t('events.publicGalleryWarning', 'Public galleries are accessible to anyone with the link. Consider enabling download watermarks and monitoring activity.')} 
+                </div>
+              )}
+            </div>
+
+            {formData.require_password && (
+              <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                <div>
+                  <Input
+                    type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
+                    label={t('events.galleryPassword')}
+                    placeholder={t('events.passwordPlaceholder')}
+                    value={formData.password}
+                    onChange={handleInputChange('password')}
+                    error={errors.password}
+                    helperText={t('events.passwordHelperText', 'You can use dates like "04.07.2025" or any text with 6+ characters')}
+                    leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5" />}
+                    rightIcon={
+                      <button
+                        type="button"
+                        onClick={() => setShowPassword(!showPassword)}
+                        className="p-1"
+                      >
+                        {showPassword ? <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5" /> : <Eye className="w-5 h-5" />}
+                      </button>
+                    }
+                  />
+                  
+                  {/* Password Generator */}
+                  <div className="mt-2">
+                    <PasswordGenerator
+                      eventName={formData.event_name}
+                      eventDate={formData.event_date}
+                      eventType={formData.event_type}
+                      onPasswordGenerated={handlePasswordGenerated}
+                      passwordComplexity="moderate"
+                      className="w-full"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
                 <Input
                   type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
-                  label={t('events.galleryPassword')}
-                  placeholder={t('events.passwordPlaceholder')}
-                  value={formData.password}
-                  onChange={handleInputChange('password')}
-                  error={errors.password}
-                  helperText={t('events.passwordHelperText', 'You can use dates like "04.07.2025" or any text with 6+ characters')}
+                  label={t('events.confirmPassword')}
+                  placeholder={t('events.confirmPasswordPlaceholder')}
+                  value={formData.confirm_password}
+                  onChange={handleInputChange('confirm_password')}
+                  error={errors.confirm_password}
                   leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5" />}
-                  rightIcon={
-                    <button
-                      type="button"
-                      onClick={() => setShowPassword(!showPassword)}
-                      className="p-1"
-                    >
-                      {showPassword ? <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5" /> : <Eye className="w-5 h-5" />}
-                    </button>
-                  }
                 />
-                
-                {/* Password Generator */}
-                <div className="mt-2">
-                  <PasswordGenerator
-                    eventName={formData.event_name}
-                    eventDate={formData.event_date}
-                    eventType={formData.event_type}
-                    onPasswordGenerated={handlePasswordGenerated}
-                    passwordComplexity="moderate"
-                    className="w-full"
-                  />
-                </div>
               </div>
-
-              <Input
-                type={showPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
-                label={t('events.confirmPassword')}
-                placeholder={t('events.confirmPasswordPlaceholder')}
-                value={formData.confirm_password}
-                onChange={handleInputChange('confirm_password')}
-                error={errors.confirm_password}
-                leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5" />}
-              />
-            </div>
+            )}
 
             <div>
               <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-2">

frontend/src/pages/admin/EventDetailsPage.tsx

@@ -17,7 +17,10 @@ import {
   Image,
   Key,
   Mail,
-  MessageSquare
+  MessageSquare,
+  Lock,
+  Eye,
+  EyeOff
 } from 'lucide-react';
 import { parseISO, differenceInDays } from 'date-fns';
 import { toast } from 'react-toastify';
@@ -27,6 +30,7 @@ import { Button, Input, Card, Loading } from '../../components/common';
 import { EventCategoryManager, AdminPhotoGrid, AdminPhotoViewer, PhotoFilters, PasswordResetModal, ThemeCustomizerEnhanced, ThemeDisplay, HeroPhotoSelector, PhotoUploadModal, FeedbackSettings, FeedbackModerationPanel } from '../../components/admin';
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { eventsService } from '../../services/events.service';
+import { isGalleryPublic, normalizeRequirePassword } from '../../utils/accessControl';
 import { archiveService } from '../../services/archive.service';
 import { externalMediaService } from '../../services/externalMedia.service';
 import { photosService, AdminPhoto, type PhotoFilters as PhotoFilterParams } from '../../services/photos.service';
@@ -121,6 +125,9 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
     host_name: string;
     source_mode: 'managed' | 'reference';
     external_path: string;
+    require_password: boolean;
+    new_password: string;
+    confirm_new_password: string;
   };
 
   const [isEditing, setIsEditing] = useState(false);
@@ -134,6 +141,9 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
     host_name: '',
     source_mode: 'managed',
     external_path: '',
+    require_password: true,
+    new_password: '',
+    confirm_new_password: '',
   });
   const [feedbackSettings, setFeedbackSettings] = useState<FeedbackSettingsType>({
     feedback_enabled: false,
@@ -156,6 +166,7 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
   const [importing, setImporting] = useState<boolean>(false);
   const [selectedPhoto, setSelectedPhoto] = useState<{ photo: AdminPhoto; index: number } | null>(null);
   const [showPasswordReset, setShowPasswordReset] = useState(false);
+  const [showNewPassword, setShowNewPassword] = useState(false);
   const [currentTheme, setCurrentTheme] = useState<ThemeConfig | null>(null);
   const [currentPresetName, setCurrentPresetName] = useState<string>('default');
   
@@ -225,6 +236,28 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
     },
   });
 
+  const applyThemeMutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: async ({ theme, presetName }: { theme: ThemeConfig; presetName: string }) => {
+      if (!id) {
+        throw new Error('Missing event identifier');
+      }
+
+      const colorThemeValue = presetName && presetName !== 'custom'
+        ? presetName
+        : JSON.stringify(theme);
+
+      return eventsService.updateEvent(parseInt(id), { color_theme: colorThemeValue });
+    },
+    onSuccess: () => {
+      queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['admin-event', id] });
+      toast.success(t('branding.themeApplied', 'Theme updated'));
+    },
+    onError: (error: any) => {
+      const message = error?.response?.data?.error || t('branding.themeApplyError', 'Failed to apply theme');
+      toast.error(message);
+    }
+  });
+
   // Archive mutation
   const archiveMutation = useMutation({
     mutationFn: () => eventsService.archiveEvent(parseInt(id!)),
@@ -274,7 +307,12 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
       host_name: event.host_name || '',
       source_mode: event.source_mode === 'reference' ? 'reference' : 'managed',
       external_path: event.external_path || '',
+      require_password: normalizeRequirePassword(event.require_password),
+      new_password: '',
+      confirm_new_password: '',
     });
+
+    setShowNewPassword(false);
     
     // Set feedback settings if available
     if (eventFeedbackSettings) {
@@ -324,6 +362,26 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
 
     const externalPathToSave = editForm.external_path?.trim() || '';
 
+    const currentRequirePassword = normalizeRequirePassword(event.require_password);
+    const requirePasswordChanged = editForm.require_password !== currentRequirePassword;
+
+    if (editForm.require_password) {
+      if (requirePasswordChanged && !editForm.new_password) {
+        toast.error(t('events.newPasswordRequired', 'Please set a password before enabling protection.'));
+        return;
+      }
+      if (editForm.new_password) {
+        if (editForm.new_password.length < 6) {
+          toast.error(t('validation.passwordMinLength'));
+          return;
+        }
+        if (editForm.new_password !== editForm.confirm_new_password) {
+          toast.error(t('validation.passwordsDoNotMatch'));
+          return;
+        }
+      }
+    }
+
     if (editForm.source_mode === 'reference' && !externalPathToSave) {
       toast.error(t('events.externalFolderRequired', 'Please select an external folder before saving.'));
       return;
@@ -333,6 +391,7 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
     const updateData: any = {
       expires_at: editForm.expires_at,
       allow_user_uploads: editForm.allow_user_uploads,
+      require_password: editForm.require_password,
     };
     
     // Only include fields that have defined values
@@ -355,6 +414,10 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
     if (editForm.host_name !== undefined && editForm.host_name !== null) {
       updateData.host_name = editForm.host_name;
     }
+
+    if (editForm.new_password) {
+      updateData.password = editForm.new_password;
+    }
     
     // Remove any keys with undefined values
     Object.keys(updateData).forEach(key => {
@@ -437,6 +500,15 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
                 {format(parseISO(event.event_date), 'PPP')}
               </span>
               <span className="capitalize">{event.event_type}</span>
+              <span
+                className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-xs font-medium ${
+                  isGalleryPublic(event.require_password)
+                    ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-700'
+                    : 'bg-neutral-100 text-neutral-700'
+                }`}
+              >
+                {isGalleryPublic(event.require_password) ? t('events.publicAccess', 'Public access') : t('events.passwordProtected', 'Password protected')}
+              </span>
               {event.is_archived ? (
                 <span className="text-neutral-500 flex items-center">
                   <Archive className="w-4 h-4 mr-1" />
@@ -641,6 +713,84 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
                   isEditing={isEditing}
                 />
 
+                <div>
+                  <label className="flex items-start gap-2">
+                    <input
+                      type="checkbox"
+                      className="mt-1 w-4 h-4 text-primary-600 border-neutral-300 rounded focus:ring-primary-500"
+                      checked={editForm.require_password}
+                      onChange={(e) => {
+                        const checked = e.target.checked;
+                        setEditForm(prev => ({
+                          ...prev,
+                          require_password: checked,
+                          new_password: checked ? prev.new_password : '',
+                          confirm_new_password: checked ? prev.confirm_new_password : '',
+                        }));
+                        if (!checked) {
+                          setShowNewPassword(false);
+                        }
+                      }}
+                    />
+                    <div>
+                      <span className="text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700">{t('events.requirePasswordToggle')}</span>
+                      <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500 mt-1">
+                        {t('events.requirePasswordToggleHelp', 'Disable this if you want to share the gallery without a password. Anyone with the link will be able to view the photos.')}
+                      </p>
+                    </div>
+                  </label>
+
+                  {!editForm.require_password && (
+                    <div className="mt-2 rounded-md border border-orange-200 bg-orange-50 p-3 text-xs text-orange-800">
+                      {t('events.publicGalleryWarning', 'Public galleries are accessible to anyone with the link. Consider enabling download watermarks and monitoring activity.')} 
+                    </div>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+
+                {editForm.require_password && (
+                  <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4">
+                    <div>
+                      <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
+                        {t('events.newPasswordLabel', 'New gallery password')}
+                      </label>
+                      <div className="relative">
+                        <Input
+                          type={showNewPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
+                          value={editForm.new_password}
+                          onChange={(e) => setEditForm(prev => ({ ...prev, new_password: e.target.value }))}
+                          placeholder={t('events.enterPassword')}
+                          leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400" />}
+                          className="pr-10"
+                        />
+                        <button
+                          type="button"
+                          onClick={() => setShowNewPassword(!showNewPassword)}
+                          className="absolute inset-y-0 right-0 pr-3 flex items-center"
+                        >
+                          {showNewPassword ? (
+                            <EyeOff className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
+                          ) : (
+                            <Eye className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400 hover:text-neutral-600" />
+                          )}
+                        </button>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div>
+                      <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
+                        {t('events.confirmPassword')}
+                      </label>
+                      <Input
+                        type={showNewPassword ? 'text' : 'password'}
+                        value={editForm.confirm_new_password}
+                        onChange={(e) => setEditForm(prev => ({ ...prev, confirm_new_password: e.target.value }))}
+                        placeholder={t('events.confirmPasswordPlaceholder')}
+                        leftIcon={<Lock className="w-5 h-5 text-neutral-400" />}
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                )}
+
                 <div>
                   <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
                     {t('events.sourceMode', 'Source Mode')}
@@ -848,7 +998,9 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
             </div>
             
             <p className="text-sm text-neutral-600 mt-2">
-              {t('events.shareWithGuests')}
+              {isGalleryPublic(event.require_password)
+                ? t('events.shareWithGuestsPublic', 'Anyone with this link can view the gallery. No password is required.')
+                : t('events.shareWithGuests')}
             </p>
             
             {!event.is_archived && (
@@ -994,6 +1146,20 @@ export const EventDetailsPage: React.FC = () => {
                 }}
                 isPreviewMode={false}
                 showGalleryLayouts={true}
+                onApply={async (theme, { presetName }) => {
+                  const resolvedPreset = presetName || 'custom';
+                  setCurrentTheme(theme);
+                  setCurrentPresetName(resolvedPreset);
+
+                  const themeValue = resolvedPreset !== 'custom'
+                    ? resolvedPreset
+                    : JSON.stringify(theme);
+
+                  setEditForm(prev => ({ ...prev, color_theme: themeValue }));
+
+                  await applyThemeMutation.mutateAsync({ theme, presetName: resolvedPreset });
+                }}
+                isApplying={applyThemeMutation.isPending}
               />
             </Card>
           )}

frontend/src/pages/admin/EventsListPage.tsx

@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ import { Button, Input, Card, SkeletonTable, ErrorBoundary } from '../../compone
 import { BulkArchiveModal } from '../../components/admin';
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { eventsService } from '../../services/events.service';
+import { isGalleryPublic } from '../../utils/accessControl';
 import type { Event } from '../../types';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
 
@@ -428,6 +429,17 @@ export const EventsListPage: React.FC = () => {
                         <div>
                           <p className="text-sm font-medium text-neutral-900">{event.event_name}</p>
                           <p className="text-xs text-neutral-500">{event.host_email}</p>
+                          <div className="mt-1">
+                            <span
+                              className={`inline-flex items-center gap-1 px-2 py-0.5 rounded-full text-[11px] font-medium ${
+                                isGalleryPublic(event.require_password)
+                                  ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-700'
+                                  : 'bg-neutral-100 text-neutral-700'
+                              }`}
+                            >
+                              {isGalleryPublic(event.require_password) ? t('events.publicAccess', 'Public access') : t('events.passwordProtected', 'Password protected')}
+                            </span>
+                          </div>
                         </div>
                       </td>
                       <td className="px-6 py-4 text-sm text-neutral-700">

frontend/src/pages/admin/SettingsPage.tsx

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
 import { 
   Save, 
   Database,
@@ -19,7 +19,9 @@ import { CategoryManager } from '../../components/admin/CategoryManager';
 import { WordFilterManager } from '../../components/admin/WordFilterManager';
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { settingsService } from '../../services/settings.service';
+import { authService } from '../../services/auth.service';
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next';
+import { useAdminAuth } from '../../contexts';
 
 const BYTES_PER_GB = 1024 * 1024 * 1024;
 
@@ -56,6 +58,23 @@ export const SettingsPage: React.FC = () => {
   const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<'general' | 'status' | 'security' | 'categories' | 'analytics' | 'moderation'>('general');
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
   const { t, i18n } = useTranslation();
+  const { user, updateProfile: updateAuthProfile } = useAdminAuth();
+
+  const [profileForm, setProfileForm] = useState({
+    username: user?.username ?? '',
+    email: user?.email ?? '',
+  });
+  const [profileError, setProfileError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (user) {
+      setProfileForm({ username: user.username, email: user.email });
+    }
+  }, [user]);
+
+  const isProfileDirty = user
+    ? (profileForm.username !== user.username || profileForm.email !== user.email)
+    : Boolean(profileForm.username.trim() || profileForm.email.trim());
 
   // Fetch settings
   const { data: settings, isLoading } = useQuery({
@@ -78,6 +97,20 @@ export const SettingsPage: React.FC = () => {
     refetchInterval: 30000 // Refresh every 30 seconds
   });
 
+  const updateProfileMutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: authService.updateAdminProfile,
+    onSuccess: (updatedUser) => {
+      updateAuthProfile(updatedUser);
+      setProfileError(null);
+      toast.success(t('admin.notificationToasts.profileUpdated'));
+    },
+    onError: (error: any) => {
+      const message = error?.response?.data?.error || t('admin.profileUpdateError');
+      setProfileError(message);
+      toast.error(message);
+    },
+  });
+
   // General settings state
   const [generalSettings, setGeneralSettings] = useState({
     site_url: '',
@@ -343,6 +376,19 @@ export const SettingsPage: React.FC = () => {
     }
   });
 
+  const handleProfileSubmit = (event: React.FormEvent<HTMLFormElement>) => {
+    event.preventDefault();
+    if (!isProfileDirty || updateProfileMutation.isPending) {
+      return;
+    }
+
+    setProfileError(null);
+    updateProfileMutation.mutate({
+      username: profileForm.username.trim(),
+      email: profileForm.email.trim(),
+    });
+  };
+
   const handleSaveCapacityOverride = () => {
     if (saveCapacityOverrideMutation.isPending) {
       return;
@@ -466,6 +512,46 @@ export const SettingsPage: React.FC = () => {
       {/* General Settings Tab */}
       {activeTab === 'general' && (
         <div className="space-y-6">
+          <Card padding="md">
+            <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-neutral-900 mb-2">{t('admin.accountSettings.title')}</h2>
+            <p className="text-sm text-neutral-500 mb-4">{t('admin.accountSettings.description')}</p>
+            <form className="space-y-4" onSubmit={handleProfileSubmit}>
+              <div>
+                <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
+                  {t('admin.accountSettings.username')}
+                </label>
+                <Input
+                  value={profileForm.username}
+                  onChange={(e) => setProfileForm(prev => ({ ...prev, username: e.target.value }))}
+                  placeholder={t('admin.accountSettings.usernamePlaceholder')}
+                  maxLength={120}
+                />
+              </div>
+              <div>
+                <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-neutral-700 mb-1">
+                  {t('admin.accountSettings.email')}
+                </label>
+                <Input
+                  type="email"
+                  value={profileForm.email}
+                  onChange={(e) => setProfileForm(prev => ({ ...prev, email: e.target.value }))}
+                  placeholder={t('admin.accountSettings.emailPlaceholder')}
+                />
+              </div>
+              {profileError && (
+                <p className="text-sm text-red-600">{profileError}</p>
+              )}
+              <div className="flex justify-end">
+                <Button
+                  type="submit"
+                  disabled={!isProfileDirty || updateProfileMutation.isPending}
+                >
+                  {updateProfileMutation.isPending ? t('common.saving') : t('admin.accountSettings.updateButton')}
+                </Button>
+              </div>
+            </form>
+          </Card>
+
           <Card padding="md">
             <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-neutral-900 mb-4">{t('settings.general.siteConfiguration')}</h2>
             

frontend/src/services/auth.service.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,16 @@
 import { api } from '../config/api';
-import type { LoginResponse, GalleryAuthResponse } from '../types';
+import type { LoginResponse, GalleryAuthResponse, AdminUser } from '../types';
+import { normalizeRequirePassword } from '../utils/accessControl';
+
+const normalizeGalleryResponse = (response: GalleryAuthResponse): GalleryAuthResponse => ({
+  ...response,
+  event: response.event
+    ? {
+        ...response.event,
+        require_password: normalizeRequirePassword((response.event as any)?.require_password, true),
+      }
+    : response.event,
+});
 
 export const authService = {
   // Admin authentication
@@ -24,7 +35,7 @@ export const authService = {
   },
 
   // Gallery authentication
-  async verifyGalleryPassword(slug: string, password: string, recaptchaToken?: string | null): Promise<GalleryAuthResponse> {
+  async verifyGalleryPassword(slug: string, password?: string, recaptchaToken?: string | null): Promise<GalleryAuthResponse> {
     const response = await api.post<GalleryAuthResponse>('/auth/gallery/verify', {
       slug,
       password,
@@ -32,7 +43,7 @@ export const authService = {
     });
     
     // Token is now handled by GalleryAuthContext with slug-specific storage
-    return response.data;
+    return normalizeGalleryResponse(response.data);
   },
 
   async shareLinkLogin(slug: string, token: string): Promise<GalleryAuthResponse> {
@@ -40,7 +51,7 @@ export const authService = {
       slug,
       token,
     });
-    return response.data;
+    return normalizeGalleryResponse(response.data);
   },
 
   async galleryLogout(slug?: string | null) {
@@ -50,4 +61,9 @@ export const authService = {
       // Ignore; cookie will naturally expire if removal fails
     }
   },
+
+  async updateAdminProfile(profile: { username: string; email: string }): Promise<AdminUser> {
+    const response = await api.put<{ user: AdminUser }>('/auth/admin/profile', profile);
+    return response.data.user;
+  },
 };

frontend/src/services/events.service.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 import { api } from '../config/api';
 import type { Event } from '../types';
+import { normalizeRequirePassword } from '../utils/accessControl';
+
+const normalizeEvent = (event: Event): Event => ({
+  ...event,
+  require_password: normalizeRequirePassword((event as any)?.require_password, true),
+});
 
 interface CreateEventData {
   event_type: string;
@@ -7,7 +13,8 @@ interface CreateEventData {
   event_date: string;
   host_email: string;
   admin_email: string;
-  password: string;
+  require_password?: boolean;
+  password?: string;
   welcome_message?: string;
   color_theme?: string;
   expiration_days: number;
@@ -28,6 +35,7 @@ interface UpdateEventData {
   event_date?: string;
   host_email?: string;
   admin_email?: string;
+  require_password?: boolean;
   password?: string;
   welcome_message?: string;
   color_theme?: string;
@@ -64,19 +72,25 @@ export const eventsService = {
     }
 
     const response = await api.get<EventsListResponse>(`/admin/events?${params}`);
-    return response.data;
+    const data: any = response.data;
+    if (Array.isArray(data?.events)) {
+      data.events = data.events.map((event: Event) => normalizeEvent(event));
+    } else if (Array.isArray(data)) {
+      return data.map((event: Event) => normalizeEvent(event)) as any;
+    }
+    return data;
   },
 
   // Get single event details (admin)
   async getEvent(id: number): Promise<Event> {
     const response = await api.get<Event>(`/admin/events/${id}`);
-    return response.data;
+    return normalizeEvent(response.data as Event);
   },
 
   // Create new event (admin)
   async createEvent(data: CreateEventData): Promise<Event> {
     const response = await api.post<Event>('/admin/events', data);
-    return response.data;
+    return normalizeEvent(response.data as Event);
   },
 
   // Update event (admin)

frontend/src/services/gallery.service.ts

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 import { api } from '../config/api';
 import type { GalleryInfo, GalleryData, GalleryStats } from '../types';
+import { normalizeRequirePassword } from '../utils/accessControl';
 
 export const galleryService = {
   // Verify share token
@@ -12,7 +13,11 @@ export const galleryService = {
   async getGalleryInfo(slug: string, token?: string): Promise<GalleryInfo> {
     const params = token ? { token } : {};
     const response = await api.get<GalleryInfo>(`/gallery/${slug}/info`, { params });
-    return response.data;
+    const data = response.data;
+    return {
+      ...data,
+      requires_password: normalizeRequirePassword((data as any)?.requires_password, true),
+    };
   },
 
   // Get gallery photos (requires auth)
@@ -29,7 +34,17 @@ export const galleryService = {
       }
     }
     const response = await api.get<GalleryData>(`/gallery/${slug}/photos`, { params });
-    return response.data;
+    const data = response.data;
+    const normalizedEvent = data?.event
+      ? {
+          ...data.event,
+          require_password: normalizeRequirePassword((data.event as any)?.require_password, true),
+        }
+      : data.event;
+    return {
+      ...data,
+      event: normalizedEvent,
+    };
   },
 
   // Download single photo

frontend/src/services/notifications.service.ts

@@ -38,9 +38,9 @@ export const notificationsService = {
     await api.put('/admin/notifications/read-all');
   },
 
-  // Clear old notifications
-  async clearOldNotifications(): Promise<{ deletedCount: number }> {
-    const response = await api.delete('/admin/notifications/clear-old');
+  // Clear all notifications
+  async clearAllNotifications(): Promise<{ deletedCount: number }> {
+    const response = await api.delete('/admin/notifications/clear-all');
     return response.data;
   },
 
@@ -133,6 +133,10 @@ export const notificationsService = {
         return t('admin.notificationMessages.generalSettingsUpdated');
       case 'security_settings_updated':
         return t('admin.notificationMessages.securitySettingsUpdated');
+      case 'admin_profile_updated':
+        return t('admin.notificationMessages.adminProfileUpdated', {
+          actorName: notification.actorName,
+        });
       case 'theme_updated':
         return t('admin.notificationMessages.themeUpdated');
       case 'archive_downloaded':
@@ -184,6 +188,8 @@ export const notificationsService = {
       case 'security_settings_updated':
       case 'theme_updated':
         return { icon: 'Settings', color: 'text-gray-600' };
+      case 'admin_profile_updated':
+        return { icon: 'User', color: 'text-primary-600' };
       case 'email_template_updated':
       case 'email_config_updated':
         return { icon: 'Mail', color: 'text-teal-600' };
@@ -209,4 +215,4 @@ export const notificationsService = {
         return { icon: 'Bell', color: 'text-gray-600' };
     }
   }
-};
+};

frontend/src/types/index.ts

@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ export interface Event {
   is_archived: boolean;
   archive_path?: string;
   archived_at?: string;
+  require_password?: boolean;
   photo_count?: number;
   total_size?: number;
   recent_photos?: Array<{
@@ -92,6 +93,7 @@ export interface GalleryData {
     disable_right_click?: boolean;
     watermark_downloads?: boolean;
     watermark_text?: string;
+    require_password?: boolean;
     protection_level?: 'basic' | 'standard' | 'enhanced' | 'maximum';
     image_quality?: number;
     use_canvas_rendering?: boolean;
@@ -134,6 +136,7 @@ export interface GalleryAuthResponse {
     expires_at: string;
     allow_user_uploads?: boolean;
     upload_category_id?: number | null;
+    require_password?: boolean;
   };
 }
 

frontend/src/utils/__tests__/url.test.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,58 @@
+import { describe, expect, it, beforeEach, afterEach, vi } from 'vitest';
+import { getApiBaseUrl, buildResourceUrl } from '../url';
+const originalLocation = window.location;
+
+const setLocation = (origin: string) => {
+  const parsed = new URL(origin);
+  Object.defineProperty(window, 'location', {
+    value: {
+      origin: parsed.origin,
+      hostname: parsed.hostname,
+      href: parsed.href,
+    },
+    configurable: true,
+  });
+};
+
+describe('url utilities', () => {
+  beforeEach(() => {
+    vi.restoreAllMocks();
+    vi.unstubAllEnvs();
+    setLocation('https://example.com');
+  });
+
+  afterEach(() => {
+    Object.defineProperty(window, 'location', {
+      value: originalLocation,
+      configurable: true,
+    });
+  });
+
+  it('returns relative API base by default', () => {
+    vi.unstubAllEnvs();
+    expect(getApiBaseUrl()).toBe('/api');
+    expect(buildResourceUrl('/api/gallery/test')).toBe('https://example.com/api/gallery/test');
+  });
+
+  it('honours absolute API URLs for non-local hosts', () => {
+    vi.stubEnv('VITE_API_URL', 'https://api.picpeak.cloud/api');
+    expect(getApiBaseUrl()).toBe('https://api.picpeak.cloud/api');
+    expect(buildResourceUrl('/api/gallery/test')).toBe('https://api.picpeak.cloud/api/gallery/test');
+    expect(buildResourceUrl('/uploads/logo.png')).toBe('https://api.picpeak.cloud/uploads/logo.png');
+  });
+
+  it('falls back to relative when build-time URL is localhost but browser host is remote', () => {
+    vi.stubEnv('VITE_API_URL', 'http://localhost:3001/api');
+    setLocation('https://photos.example.com');
+    expect(getApiBaseUrl()).toBe('/api');
+    expect(buildResourceUrl('/api/gallery/test')).toBe('https://photos.example.com/api/gallery/test');
+    expect(buildResourceUrl('uploads/logo.png')).toBe('https://photos.example.com/uploads/logo.png');
+  });
+
+  it('keeps localhost API URL when browser is also localhost', () => {
+    vi.stubEnv('VITE_API_URL', 'http://127.0.0.1:3001/api');
+    setLocation('http://127.0.0.1:3000');
+    expect(getApiBaseUrl()).toBe('http://127.0.0.1:3001/api');
+    expect(buildResourceUrl('/api/gallery/test')).toBe('http://127.0.0.1:3001/api/gallery/test');
+  });
+});

frontend/src/utils/accessControl.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+export const normalizeRequirePassword = (value: unknown, defaultValue = true): boolean => {
+  if (value === undefined || value === null) {
+    return defaultValue;
+  }
+
+  if (typeof value === 'boolean') {
+    return value;
+  }
+
+  if (typeof value === 'number') {
+    return value !== 0;
+  }
+
+  if (typeof value === 'string') {
+    const normalized = value.trim().toLowerCase();
+    if (normalized === 'false' || normalized === '0' || normalized === 'no' || normalized === 'off') {
+      return false;
+    }
+    if (normalized === 'true' || normalized === '1' || normalized === 'yes' || normalized === 'on') {
+      return true;
+    }
+  }
+
+  return defaultValue;
+};
+
+export const isGalleryPublic = (value: unknown, defaultValue = true): boolean => {
+  return !normalizeRequirePassword(value, defaultValue);
+};

frontend/src/utils/cleanupGalleryAuth.ts

@@ -24,4 +24,19 @@ export const cleanupOldGalleryAuth = () => {
   sessionStorage.removeItem('gallery_event');
   sessionStorage.removeItem('gallery_token');
   sessionStorage.removeItem('gallery_active_slug');
+
+  // Remove slug-specific session storage entries as well
+  try {
+    const sessionKeysToRemove: string[] = [];
+    for (let i = 0; i < sessionStorage.length; i += 1) {
+      const key = sessionStorage.key(i);
+      if (key && (key.startsWith('gallery_event_') || key.startsWith('gallery_token_'))) {
+        sessionKeysToRemove.push(key);
+      }
+    }
+
+    sessionKeysToRemove.forEach((key) => sessionStorage.removeItem(key));
+  } catch {
+    // Session storage may be unavailable; ignore cleanup failures
+  }
 };

frontend/src/utils/url.ts

@@ -2,39 +2,126 @@
  * Utility functions for URL handling in production environments
  */
 
+const ABSOLUTE_URL_REGEX = /^https?:\/\//i;
+const LOCAL_HOSTNAMES = new Set(['localhost', '127.0.0.1', '[::1]']);
+
+const isBrowser = typeof window !== 'undefined' && typeof window.location !== 'undefined';
+
+const normalizeBase = (value: string): string => value.replace(/\/+$/, '');
+
+const getEnvApiUrl = (): string | undefined => {
+  const raw = import.meta.env?.VITE_API_URL;
+  if (!raw || raw === '') {
+    return undefined;
+  }
+  if (raw === '/') {
+    return '/api';
+  }
+  return raw;
+};
+
+const isLocalHostname = (hostname: string): boolean => LOCAL_HOSTNAMES.has(hostname.toLowerCase());
+
+const shouldFallbackToRelative = (url: string): boolean => {
+  if (!ABSOLUTE_URL_REGEX.test(url)) {
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  if (!isBrowser) {
+    return false;
+  }
+
+  try {
+    const parsed = new URL(url);
+    const envHostIsLocal = isLocalHostname(parsed.hostname);
+    const browserHost = window.location.hostname?.toLowerCase?.() ?? '';
+    const browserHostIsLocal = isLocalHostname(browserHost);
+
+    // Only fallback when the build-time URL points to localhost/loopback
+    // but the runtime browser location is remote (non-local).
+    return envHostIsLocal && !browserHostIsLocal;
+  } catch {
+    return false;
+  }
+};
+
+const buildFromOrigin = (path: string): string => {
+  if (!isBrowser) {
+    return path;
+  }
+  const normalizedPath = path.startsWith('/') ? path : `/${path}`;
+  return `${window.location.origin}${normalizedPath}`;
+};
+
 /**
- * Get the base API URL, preferring relative URLs for production
+ * Get the base API URL, preferring relative URLs for production and
+ * falling back to relative when the build was created with localhost
+ * endpoints but is being accessed from a remote browser.
  * @returns The API base URL
  */
 export const getApiBaseUrl = (): string => {
-  // If VITE_API_URL is explicitly set, use it
-  if (import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL && import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL !== '/api') {
-    return import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL;
+  const envUrl = getEnvApiUrl();
+
+  if (envUrl && envUrl !== '/api') {
+    if (ABSOLUTE_URL_REGEX.test(envUrl) && shouldFallbackToRelative(envUrl)) {
+      return '/api';
+    }
+    return envUrl;
   }
-  
-  // In production, use relative URL
+
   return '/api';
 };
 
+const buildFromAbsoluteApi = (base: string, path: string): string => {
+  const trimmedBase = normalizeBase(base);
+
+  // When the path already targets /api we want to preserve the suffix
+  if (path.startsWith('/api')) {
+    const pathWithoutLeadingApi = path.replace(/^\/api/, '');
+    return `${trimmedBase}${pathWithoutLeadingApi}`;
+  }
+
+  // For non-API assets (uploads, thumbnails, etc.) drop any /api suffix
+  const origin = trimmedBase.replace(/\/api$/, '');
+  const normalizedPath = path.startsWith('/') ? path : `/${path}`;
+  return `${origin}${normalizedPath}`;
+};
+
 /**
  * Build a full URL for resources (images, files, etc.)
- * In production, this will use the current origin
+ * In production, this will prefer the current origin unless an absolute
+ * API URL is explicitly configured and applicable.
  * @param path - The resource path
  * @returns The full URL
  */
 export const buildResourceUrl = (path: string): string => {
-  // Remove leading slash if present
-  const cleanPath = path.startsWith('/') ? path.slice(1) : path;
-  
-  // If we have an explicit API URL that's not relative, use it
-  const apiUrl = import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL;
-  if (apiUrl && apiUrl !== '/api' && apiUrl.startsWith('http')) {
-    const baseUrl = apiUrl.replace(/\/api\/?$/, ''); // Remove /api suffix if present
-    return `${baseUrl}/${cleanPath}`;
+  if (!path) {
+    return '';
   }
-  
-  // In production (relative API), use current origin
-  return `${window.location.origin}/${cleanPath}`;
+
+  // Absolute paths (http/https) should generally be respected,
+  // except when they point to localhost but we're running remotely.
+  if (ABSOLUTE_URL_REGEX.test(path)) {
+    if (!shouldFallbackToRelative(path)) {
+      return path;
+    }
+
+    try {
+      const parsed = new URL(path);
+      return buildFromOrigin(`${parsed.pathname}${parsed.search}${parsed.hash}`);
+    } catch {
+      return path;
+    }
+  }
+
+  const normalizedPath = path.startsWith('/') ? path : `/${path}`;
+  const apiBase = getApiBaseUrl();
+
+  if (ABSOLUTE_URL_REGEX.test(apiBase)) {
+    return buildFromAbsoluteApi(apiBase, normalizedPath);
+  }
+
+  return buildFromOrigin(normalizedPath);
 };
 
 /**
@@ -42,5 +129,6 @@ export const buildResourceUrl = (path: string): string => {
  * @returns True if in production mode
  */
 export const isProductionMode = (): boolean => {
-  return !import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL || import.meta.env.VITE_API_URL === '/api';
-};
+  const apiBase = getApiBaseUrl();
+  return !ABSOLUTE_URL_REGEX.test(apiBase);
+};

frontend/src/vite-env.d.ts

@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 /// <reference types="vite/client" />
+/// <reference types="vitest" />

frontend/vite.config.ts

@@ -1,8 +1,12 @@
+/// <reference types="vitest" />
+// @ts-nocheck
+
 import { defineConfig } from 'vite'
 import react from '@vitejs/plugin-react'
+import type { UserConfig as VitestUserConfig } from 'vitest/config'
 
 // https://vite.dev/config/
-export default defineConfig({
+const config: VitestUserConfig = {
   plugins: [react()],
   build: {
     rollupOptions: {
@@ -15,6 +19,11 @@ export default defineConfig({
     },
     sourcemap: true,
   },
+  test: {
+    environment: 'jsdom',
+    setupFiles: './vitest.setup.ts',
+    globals: true
+  },
   server: {
     port: 5173,
     host: true,
@@ -28,5 +37,7 @@ export default defineConfig({
         changeOrigin: true,
       },
     },
-  },
-})
+  }
+}
+
+export default defineConfig(config as any)

frontend/vitest.setup.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+import { expect, vi } from 'vitest';
+import * as matchers from '@testing-library/jest-dom/matchers';
+
+expect.extend(matchers);
+
+// Provide Jest-compatible globals for existing tests that rely on jest.fn
+(globalThis as any).jest = vi;

scripts/setup.sh

@@ -383,17 +383,27 @@ setup_docker_installation() {
         app_dir="/home/$SUDO_USER/picpeak"
     fi
     
-    log_step "Creating application directory at $app_dir"
-    mkdir -p "$app_dir"/{storage/events/{active,archived},logs,backup,config,data,events}
-    
-    # Clone repository
-    log_step "Downloading PicPeak..."
+    log_step "Preparing application directory at $app_dir"
+    local app_parent_dir
+    app_parent_dir=$(dirname "$app_dir")
+    mkdir -p "$app_parent_dir"
+
     if [[ -d "$app_dir/.git" ]]; then
+        log_step "Existing PicPeak repository detected; pulling latest changes"
         cd "$app_dir"
-        git pull
+        git pull --rebase --autostash || git pull
     else
+        if [[ -d "$app_dir" && -n "$(find "$app_dir" -mindepth 1 -maxdepth 1 -print -quit 2>/dev/null)" ]]; then
+            die "Target directory $app_dir already exists and is not empty. Remove it or specify --install-dir before retrying."
+        fi
+
+        log_step "Cloning PicPeak..."
+        rm -rf "$app_dir"
         git clone "$REPO_URL" "$app_dir"
     fi
+
+    # Ensure storage layout exists after cloning
+    mkdir -p "$app_dir"/{storage/events/{active,archived},logs,backup,config,data,events}
     
     # Determine host user for container mapping (PUID/PGID)
     local host_uid host_gid
@@ -630,7 +640,11 @@ setup_native_installation() {
             apt-get install -y build-essential python3
             ;;
         dnf|yum)
-            $PACKAGE_MANAGER groupinstall -y "Development Tools"
+            if "$PACKAGE_MANAGER" --version 2>/dev/null | grep -Ei 'dnf( |-)5' >/dev/null; then
+                $PACKAGE_MANAGER install -y @development-tools
+            else
+                $PACKAGE_MANAGER groupinstall -y "Development Tools"
+            fi
             $PACKAGE_MANAGER install -y python3
             ;;
     esac
@@ -1006,7 +1020,13 @@ print_success_message() {
         fi
       else
         echo -e "Email:    ${CYAN}$ADMIN_EMAIL${NC}"
-        echo -e "Password: ${YELLOW}(credentials file not found - rerun setup with --force-admin-password-reset or run node scripts/reset-admin-password.js manually)${NC}"
+        local reset_hint
+        if [[ "$INSTALL_METHOD" == "docker" ]]; then
+          reset_hint="docker compose exec backend node scripts/reset-admin-password.js"
+        else
+          reset_hint="cd $NATIVE_APP_DIR/app/backend && node scripts/reset-admin-password.js"
+        fi
+        echo -e "Password: ${YELLOW}(credentials file not found - rerun setup with --force-admin-password-reset or run $reset_hint)${NC}"
       fi
     echo
     echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠️  IMPORTANT: Change the admin password on first login!${NC}"