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Welcome to MediGuide! This guide will walk you through creating your account and getting started with personalized health monitoring.

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Overview

MediGuide offers personalized health guidance based on your biometric data. Creating an account is quick and secure, requiring just three pieces of information.

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Account Creation Process

1

Navigate to the Signup Page

When you first open MediGuide, you’ll see the authentication page with two toggle buttons at the top:
  • Iniciar Sesión (Login)
  • Registrarse (Sign Up)
Click on the Registrarse button to switch to the signup form.
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Enter Your Username

In the Nombre de Usuario (Username) field, enter your desired username.Requirements:
  • Must be unique (not already in use by another user)
  • Required field - cannot be left empty
The system will check for duplicate usernames when you submit the form.
3

Provide Your Email Address

In the Correo Electrónico (Email) field, enter your valid email address.Requirements:
  • Must be a valid email format (e.g., [email protected])
  • Must be unique (not already registered)
  • This email will be used for password recovery
The system validates email format using standard email regex pattern.
4

Create a Secure Password

In the Contraseña (Password) field, create your password.Features:
  • Use the Mostrar/Ocultar (Show/Hide) button to toggle password visibility
  • Required field
Best Practices:
  • Use a strong, unique password
  • Include a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters
  • Avoid common words or personal information
5

Confirm Your Password

In the Confirmar Contraseña (Confirm Password) field, re-enter your password exactly as you typed it above.Validation:
  • Both passwords must match exactly
  • The system will display an error message “Las contraseñas no coinciden” if they don’t match
  • You can use the Mostrar/Ocultar button to verify your entry
6

Submit Your Registration

Click the Registrarse button to create your account.What Happens Next:
  • The button text changes to “Cargando…” (Loading) while processing
  • If successful, you’ll see “¡Cuenta creada exitosamente! Iniciando sesión…”
  • You’ll be automatically logged in and redirected to the main dashboard
  • Your user ID and username are stored locally for the session

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Validation and Error Messages

The signup form performs several validation checks:

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Email Validation

  • Invalid format: “Por favor ingresa un correo electrónico válido”
  • Already registered: “Error: Correo ya está registrado”

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Username Validation

  • Already taken: “Error: Usuario ya está registrado”

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Password Validation

  • Passwords don’t match: “Las contraseñas no coinciden”

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Connection Errors

  • Server not responding: “Error: Servidor no respondió”
  • Network issues: “Error de conexión: [error details]“

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After Account Creation

Once your account is successfully created:
  1. Automatic Login: You’re automatically logged into your new account
  2. Session Storage: Your credentials are securely stored for the session
  3. Dashboard Access: You’re redirected to the main application interface
  4. Ready to Use: You can immediately start entering medical data

Enter Medical Data

Learn how to input your health metrics and biometric data

Password Recovery

Set up password recovery options for account security

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UI Components Reference

The signup interface includes:
  • Authentication Toggle: Switch between Login and Signup modes
  • Form Fields: Username, Email, Password, and Confirm Password inputs
  • Show/Hide Buttons: Toggle password visibility for both password fields
  • Submit Button: Processes your registration with loading state
  • Message Display: Shows success/error messages with color coding
  • MediGuide Logo: Platform branding at the top of the form

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Technical Details

The account creation process:
  • Communicates with /api/users/signup endpoint
  • Stores user data securely in the database
  • Returns userId and username upon success
  • Implements client-side validation before server submission
  • Uses localStorage for session management
Your password is transmitted securely, but make sure you’re accessing MediGuide through a secure connection.

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Troubleshooting

The button becomes disabled during submission to prevent duplicate requests. Wait for the current request to complete.
If you see this error, you may already have an account. Try logging in instead, or use the password recovery feature if you’ve forgotten your credentials.
Fields are cleared when you toggle between Login and Signup modes. Make sure you’re on the Signup tab before entering your information.

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Next Steps

After creating your account, you’re ready to:
  1. Complete your health profile by entering medical data
  2. Receive personalized health insights and recommendations
  3. Track your health metrics over time
  4. Access your health plans and symptom analysis
Congratulations! Your MediGuide account is now active and ready to help you monitor your health.

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