this is my proposed solution :

🚀 Overview

The implementation follows a three-step secure workflow designed to verify user identity and update the password without compromising security.

Component	Technology	Purpose
Email Service	Nodemailer	Sending the password reset link.
Security	JWT (Token)	Generating the time-sensitive reset token.
Encryption	Bcrypt	Hashing and securing the new password.
Backend API	Node.js/Express	Handling token generation and password update logic.
Frontend UI	React	Providing the request and reset forms.

The process is divided into three distinct phases to maintain security and a good user experience:

A "Forgot Password?" link is added to the Sign-In screen.
The user submits their email address via a new dedicated form.
The system confirms the existence of the email and sends a success notification to the user, instructing them to check their inbox.

The backend securely generates a unique, time-sensitive security token (valid for 1 hour).
The token and its expiration are saved to the user's record in the MongoDB database.
An email is sent via Nodemailer to the user's address, containing a unique reset link that includes this security token.

The user clicks the reset link, navigating to the dedicated Reset Password page on the frontend.
The backend validates the token against the database, ensuring it is authentic and not expired.
The user submits their new password, which is then securely encrypted (hashed using Bcrypt) and saved.
Crucially, the temporary security token is deleted from the database immediately after a successful update.
The user is informed of the success and can log in with their new password.

This robust process guarantees that only the verified email owner can complete the password change, significantly enhancing platform security.