MySQL + Sequelize is working, signup emails working

README.md

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 # MERN-template
 A website template using the MERN stack.
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+# Setup Development
+
+To set up this template, please ensure mariadb is running on the host computer, and run `npm install` as normal.
+
+1. Run `sql/create_database.sql`
+2. Run `cp .envdev .env` and enter your details into the new file
+3. Execute `npm run dev`
+
+This should get the template working in development mode.
+
+# TODO list
+
+- Account system
+	- ~~sign up~~
+	- verify email
+	- login (with cookies)
+	- logout
+	- account deletion and management
+- Administration Panel
+	- Exclusive to admin accounts
+	- ban/unban accounts
+	- inspect user data
+- News blog system
+	- access an external news feed
+	- build the microservice to provide the news feed
+
+# Email settings
+
+Some of the external requirements can be tricky, so let me outline what is needed. If you decide to use gmail as your email provider, then use the following `.env` settings:
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+	MAIL_SMTP=smtp.gmail.com
+	MAIL_USERNAME=you@gmail.com
+	MAIL_PASSWORD=yourpassword
+
+you'll also need to enable "less secure apps" for the specified email address. Remember - don't ever commit the `.env` file! You might even want to create a dedicated email address just for your project.
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