In an age where authenticity is paramount, E-Certify steps in as a groundbreaking solution aimed at eliminating the rampant issue of counterfeit certificates. This blog will walk you through the features, setup process, and potential troubleshooting tips for this innovative blockchain-based project.

What is E-Certify?

E-Certify is a secure, blockchain-based platform for validating certificates. It addresses the problem of fake certificates by ensuring that only the issuer can upload them, while others can only view them. This system utilizes the blockchain and partners with IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) for enhanced data security.

Key Features

• Certificates can be stored, validated, and shared securely.
• Multi-Signature (Multi-Sig) Wallets for students, where both the student and the institute have ownership.
• Integration with Metamask for Ethereum interactions.
• User data privacy through local encryption before data is sent to IPFS.

How to Use E-Certify

Login Process

The login process for E-Certify is straightforward:

• Login can be done as a Student or as an Institute.
• Upon first signup, connect your Metamask wallet.
• Students must link their accounts to their institutes using the Institute Address Key.
• For additional security, an OTP is used during signup.

Dashboard Overview

Student Dashboard

The Student Dashboard includes:

• My Documents: Students can upload their certificates which need institute verification.
• Give Access: Students can temporarily grant access to their certificates for a limited time (24 hours).
• Change Institute: Students can request a change of institute, pending current institute approval.

Institute Dashboard

The Institute Dashboard features:

• Linked Accounts: Displays all students linked to the institute.
• Certificate Management: Institutes can view and upload new certificates for students.
• Access Rights: Shows student accounts the institute can access.
• Pending Approvals: Displays student requests for certificate approvals.

Installation Guide

To get started with E-Certify, follow the steps below:

• Ensure Truffle and the Metamask browser extension are installed.
• Clone the repository with the command:

$ git clone https://github.com/nikhildsahu/E-Certify.git

• Set up Truffle by running:

$ npm install -g truffle

• Unbox React inside your chosen directory:

$ truffle unbox react

• Replace the Contracts folder with the one found in the repository.
• Copy the entire content of the repository into the Client folder.
• Run the development console:

$ truffle develop

• Compile and migrate the smart contracts:

compile
migrate

• Open another terminal, go to the client directory, and run the React app:

$ cd client
$ npm run start

• Access the application at http://localhost:3000.
• Import your account on Metamask using keys provided by Truffle for testing purposes.

Troubleshooting

While setting up or utilizing E-Certify, you may encounter some issues. Here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure that your Metamask is properly configured and connected to the application.
• If you experience issues with certificate uploads, check that you are using an account with the necessary permissions.
• For any subscription key issues, verify that the correct Institute Address Key is being used.
• If the application does not load after running the React app, check for errors in the console for debugging clues.
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Conclusion

E-Certify offers a practical and modern approach to authenticity in certification, a much-needed solution in today’s educational landscape. By leveraging blockchain technology and data security measures, E-Certify provides users with peace of mind knowing that their certificates are valid and genuine.