From d4b88e095244f9e4a404a6828575a5a938162228 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: James Pattinson <james.pattinson@sasalliance.org>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:05:01 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] RBAC and Doc updates

---
 .github/copilot-instructions.md | 172 ++++++++++-----
 README.md                       | 325 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-----
 api/README.md                   |   9 +
 api/main.py                     | 357 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 api/requirements.txt            |   3 +
 database/README.md              |  53 ++++-
 database/schema.sql             |  38 ++++
 web/README.md                   |  71 ++++---
 web/index.html                  |  91 +++++++-
 web/static/css/style.css        |  45 ++++
 web/static/js/api.js            |  57 +++++
 web/static/js/app.js            | 298 +++++++++++++++++++++-----
 web/static/js/ui.js             |  89 ++++++++
 13 files changed, 1400 insertions(+), 208 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 6466e61..b22446a 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -1,97 +1,169 @@
-# Copilot Instructions: Mail List Manager (Postfix + SES + Web Interface)
+# Copilot Instructions: Mail List Manager (Postfix + SES + MySQL + API + Web)
 
 ## Architecture Overview
 
-This is a containerized mailing list management system built around Postfix as an SMTP relay through Amazon SES. **Currently in Phase 1** with static configuration; **planned expansion** includes web frontend and SQL database for dynamic member management.
+This is a complete containerized mailing list management system with four services:
 
-**Current Components (Phase 1):**
-- `docker-compose.yaml`: Single-service orchestration with SES credentials
-- `postfix/`: Complete Postfix container configuration  
-- Static virtual aliases system for mailing list distribution
+1. **Web Frontend** (Port 3000) - Nginx serving modern HTML/CSS/JS interface
+2. **REST API** (Port 8000) - FastAPI backend with token authentication  
+3. **MySQL Database** (Internal) - Stores lists, members, and subscriptions
+4. **Postfix Mail Server** (Port 25) - SMTP server with native MySQL integration
 
-**Planned Architecture (Phase 2+):**
-- Web frontend for list management (view/add/remove members)
-- SQL database backend for member storage
-- Dynamic Postfix configuration generation
-- Multi-service Docker Compose setup
+**Key Architecture Principles:**
+- Real-time operation: Changes take effect immediately without Postfix reload
+- Native integration: Postfix queries MySQL directly (no Python scripts)
+- Security-first: Private Docker network, token auth, sender whitelist
+- User-friendly: Web interface for easy management by non-technical users
 
 ## Configuration Pattern
 
-**Current (Static):** Environment variable substitution for secure credential management:
+**Dynamic Database-Driven Architecture:**
 
-1. **Credentials Flow**: SES credentials passed via environment → `sasl_passwd.template` → runtime generation in `entrypoint.sh`
-2. **Config Files**: Static configs (`main.cf`, `virtual_aliases.cf`) + dynamic SASL auth file
-3. **Postfix Maps**: Hash databases generated at build time (virtual aliases) and runtime (SASL)
+1. **Data Flow**: Web UI → REST API → MySQL ← Postfix (real-time queries)
+2. **Credentials**: All sensitive data in `.env` file (SES, MySQL, API_TOKEN)
+3. **Mail Processing**: 
+   - Email arrives for `list@lists.sasalliance.org`
+   - Postfix queries MySQL via `mysql_virtual_alias_maps.cf`
+   - MySQL returns comma-separated member emails
+   - Postfix expands alias and delivers via SES
+4. **Security**: Private Docker network (maillist-internal), sender whitelist (@sasalliance.org)
 
-**Future (Dynamic):** Database-driven configuration:
-- Member lists stored in SQL database, with members able to join multiple lists
-- Web interface for CRUD operations on members
-- `virtual_aliases.cf` generated from database at runtime
-- Postfix reload triggered by configuration changes
+**No Static Configuration:**
+- Virtual aliases are stored in MySQL database, not config files
+- Changes take effect immediately without container restarts
+- Postfix caches query results for performance
 
 ## Key Files and Their Roles
 
-- `main.cf`: Core Postfix config - relay through SES, domain settings, security
-- `sasl_passwd.template`: Template for SES authentication (uses `${SES_USER}:${SES_PASS}`)
-- `virtual_aliases.cf`: Static email forwarding rules (one mailing list currently)
-- `entrypoint.sh`: Runtime credential processing and Postfix startup
+### Docker & Environment
+- `docker-compose.yaml`: Multi-service orchestration (mysql, postfix, api, web)
+- `.env`: All credentials and configuration (SES, MySQL, API_TOKEN)
+
+### Web Frontend (`web/`)
+- `index.html`: Single-page application interface
+- `static/js/api.js`: API client with authentication
+- `static/js/ui.js`: UI helpers and modal management
+- `static/js/app.js`: Main application controller
+- `static/css/style.css`: Complete styling system
+- `nginx.conf`: Nginx configuration for static file serving
+
+### REST API (`api/`)
+- `main.py`: FastAPI application with all CRUD endpoints
+- `requirements.txt`: Python dependencies (fastapi, mysql-connector-python, etc.)
+- `Dockerfile`: Python 3.11 container build
+
+### Database (`database/`)
+- `schema.sql`: Database initialization with tables and sample data
+- Tables: `lists`, `members`, `list_members` (many-to-many junction)
+
+### Postfix (`postfix/`)
+- `main.cf.template`: Core Postfix config with MySQL virtual alias maps
+- `mysql_virtual_alias_maps.cf`: Native Postfix MySQL query configuration
+- `sender_access`: Sender whitelist (sasalliance.org domain allowed)
+- `sasl_passwd.template`: SES authentication template
+- `entrypoint.sh`: Container startup with MySQL health check and config generation
 
 ## Development Workflows
 
 **Building and Running:**
+
+Always use sudo for Docker commands. Don't bother opening the simple browser UI for Docker as it is not very useful.
+
 ```bash
-docker-compose up --build    # Build and start mail server
-docker-compose logs -f       # Monitor mail delivery logs
+sudo docker-compose up --build    # Build and start all services
+sudo docker-compose logs -f       # Monitor all service logs
+sudo docker-compose logs -f api   # Monitor specific service
 ```
 
-**Adding Mailing Lists (Current):**
-1. Edit `virtual_aliases.cf` with new list → recipients mapping
-2. Rebuild container (postmap runs at build time)
-3. No restart needed for existing virtual alias changes
+**Managing Lists and Members:**
 
-**Future Web Interface Workflow:**
-1. Access web frontend at configured port
-2. Use CRUD interface to manage mailing lists and members
-3. Changes automatically update database and regenerate Postfix configs
+**Via Web Interface (Recommended):**
+1. Open http://localhost:3000
+2. Enter API_TOKEN from .env file
+3. Use intuitive interface to manage lists, members, and subscriptions
+4. Click "Subscriptions" button on any member for toggle-based subscription management
+
+**Via REST API:**
+```bash
+# Get all lists
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" http://localhost:8000/lists
+
+# Create new list
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/lists \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"list_name":"Test","list_email":"test@lists.sasalliance.org","active":true}'
+
+# Subscribe member to list
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/subscriptions \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"list_email":"test@lists.sasalliance.org","member_email":"user@example.com"}'
+```
+
+**Via Direct Database Access:**
+```bash
+docker-compose exec mysql mysql -u maillist -p maillist
+# See database/README.md for SQL examples
+```
 
 **Testing Mail Delivery:**
 ```bash
 # From inside container
+docker-compose exec postfix bash
 echo "Test message" | mail -s "Subject" community@lists.sasalliance.org
 
 # Check logs for SES relay status
 docker-compose logs postfix | grep -E "(sent|bounced|deferred)"
+
+# Verify MySQL query works
+docker-compose exec postfix postmap -q "community@lists.sasalliance.org" \
+  mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql_virtual_alias_maps.cf
 ```
 
 ## Security Considerations
 
-- SES credentials exposed in docker-compose.yaml (consider using Docker secrets)
+- All credentials stored in `.env` file (git-ignored)
+- MySQL on private Docker network (no host port mapping)
+- API requires Bearer token authentication
+- Sender whitelist restricts who can send to lists (@sasalliance.org only)
 - SASL password file permissions set to 600 in entrypoint
 - TLS encryption enforced for SES relay (`smtp_tls_security_level = encrypt`)
-- Only localhost and configured hostname accepted for local delivery
+- Web interface requires token for all operations
 
 ## Configuration Conventions
 
 - **Hostname Pattern**: `lists.sasalliance.org` for mailing lists, origin domain `sasalliance.org`
-- **Virtual Aliases**: Simple format `listname@lists.domain → recipient1, recipient2`
+- **Virtual Aliases**: Dynamically queried from MySQL database in real-time
 - **SES Region**: EU West 2 (`email-smtp.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com`)
 - **Port Mapping**: Standard SMTP port 25 exposed to host
+- **Database Tables**: `lists`, `members`, `list_members` (many-to-many design)
+- **API Port**: 8000 for REST API
+- **Web Port**: 3000 for web interface
 
 ## Common Modifications
 
-**Adding Recipients to Existing List (Current):**
-Edit `virtual_aliases.cf`, add comma-separated emails, rebuild container.
+**Adding Recipients to a List:**
+Use web interface or API - changes are immediate!
 
-**New Mailing List (Current):**
-Add line to `virtual_aliases.cf`: `newlist@lists.sasalliance.org recipients...`
+**Creating New Mailing List:**
+1. Via Web: Click "Add List" button, fill in form
+2. Via API: POST to /lists endpoint with list details
+3. Via MySQL: INSERT into lists table
+
+**Adding New Member:**
+1. Via Web: Click "Add Member" button in Members tab
+2. Via API: POST to /members endpoint
+3. Via MySQL: INSERT into members table
+
+**Managing Subscriptions:**
+1. Via Web: Click "Subscriptions" button on member, toggle lists
+2. Via API: POST/DELETE to /subscriptions endpoint
+3. Via MySQL: INSERT/DELETE in list_members table
 
 **Credential Updates:**
-Update `SES_USER`/`SES_PASS` in docker-compose.yaml, restart container.
-
-## Migration Considerations
-
-When implementing the web frontend and database backend:
-- Preserve existing `community@lists.sasalliance.org` list during migration
-- Consider migration script to import current virtual aliases into database
-- Plan for zero-downtime deployment with database-driven config generation
-- Web interface should validate email addresses and handle duplicate members
\ No newline at end of file
+1. Edit `.env` file with new credentials
+2. Restart affected services:
+   - SES: `docker-compose restart postfix`
+   - MySQL: `docker-compose restart mysql`
+   - API: `docker-compose restart api`
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1e5996f..4702879 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,18 +1,23 @@
 # Mail List Manager
 
-A containerized mailing list management system built around Postfix as an SMTP relay through Amazon SES.
+A complete containerized mailing list management system with web interface, REST API, MySQL database, and Postfix mail server configured as an SMTP relay through Amazon SES.
 
 ## Architecture
 
-**Current (Phase 1):** Static configuration with environment-based credentials
-- Postfix container configured as SES relay
-- Static virtual aliases for mailing list distribution
-- Environment variable configuration for security
+**Multi-Service Architecture:**
+- **Web Frontend** - Modern responsive interface for managing lists and members (Port 3000)
+- **REST API** - FastAPI backend with token authentication (Port 8000)
+- **MySQL Database** - Stores lists, members, and subscriptions with real-time integration
+- **Postfix Mail Server** - SMTP server with native MySQL integration for dynamic list expansion (Port 25)
+- **Amazon SES** - Outbound mail relay for reliable delivery
 
-**Planned (Phase 2+):** Web interface with SQL backend
-- Web frontend for list management (view/add/remove members)
-- SQL database for member storage
-- Dynamic Postfix configuration generation
+**Key Features:**
+- Real-time list updates (no Postfix reload needed)
+- Native Postfix MySQL queries for instant list expansion
+- Token-based API authentication
+- Sender whitelisting for authorized board members
+- Private Docker network for security
+- Complete web-based management interface
 
 ## Quick Start
 
@@ -21,72 +26,192 @@ A containerized mailing list management system built around Postfix as an SMTP r
    cp .env.example .env
    ```
 
-2. Edit `.env` with your SES credentials and configuration:
+2. Edit `.env` with your credentials:
    ```bash
-   # Required: Your SES credentials
+   # SES Credentials (Required)
    SES_USER=your_ses_access_key
    SES_PASS=your_ses_secret_key
    
+   # MySQL Credentials (Required)
+   MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=secure_root_password
+   MYSQL_PASSWORD=secure_maillist_password
+   
+   # API Authentication (Required)
+   API_TOKEN=your_secure_api_token
+   
    # Optional: SMTP configuration (defaults to EU West 2)
    SMTP_HOST=email-smtp.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com
    SMTP_PORT=587
    ```
 
-3. Build and start the mail server:
+3. Build and start all services:
    ```bash
-   docker-compose up --build
+   sudo docker-compose up --build
    ```
 
-4. Test mail delivery:
-   ```bash
-   # From inside container
-   docker-compose exec postfix bash
-   echo "Test message" | mail -s "Subject" community@lists.sasalliance.org
-   
-   # Check logs
-   docker-compose logs -f postfix
+4. Access the web interface:
    ```
+   http://localhost:3000
+   ```
+   
+   Enter your API_TOKEN to authenticate and start managing lists!
+
+5. Alternative: Use the REST API directly:
+   ```bash
+   # Health check
+   curl http://localhost:8000/health
+   
+   # Get all lists (requires authentication)
+   curl -H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_token" http://localhost:8000/lists
+   ```
+
+## Services
+
+### Web Interface (Port 3000)
+- Modern, responsive interface for managing mailing lists and members
+- Token-based authentication
+- Real-time updates and feedback
+- See `web/README.md` for details
+
+### REST API (Port 8000)
+- Complete CRUD operations for lists, members, and subscriptions
+- Bearer token authentication
+- Interactive documentation at http://localhost:8000/docs
+- See `api/README.md` for API reference
+
+### MySQL Database (Internal Only)
+- Stores all mailing list and member data
+- Automatically initialized with schema
+- Native Postfix integration for real-time queries
+- See `database/README.md` for schema and management
+
+### Postfix Mail Server (Port 25)
+- Accepts mail for lists.sasalliance.org
+- Queries MySQL for list expansion
+- Relays through Amazon SES
+- Sender whitelist: @sasalliance.org domain
+- Changes take effect immediately (no restart needed)
 
 ## Configuration
 
-### Adding Mailing Lists (Current)
+### Managing Lists and Members
 
-Edit `postfix/virtual_aliases.cf`:
-```
-newlist@lists.sasalliance.org   recipient1@domain.com, recipient2@domain.com
-```
+**Via Web Interface (Recommended):**
+1. Open http://localhost:3000
+2. Enter your API token
+3. Use the intuitive interface to:
+   - Create/edit/delete mailing lists
+   - Add/edit/remove members
+   - Manage subscriptions with toggle switches
+   - View member counts and list details
 
-Then rebuild the container:
+**Via REST API:**
 ```bash
-docker-compose up --build
+# Create a new list
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/lists \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_token" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "list_name": "Developers",
+    "list_email": "dev@lists.sasalliance.org",
+    "description": "Developer discussions",
+    "active": true
+  }'
+
+# Add a new member
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/members \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_token" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "name": "John Doe",
+    "email": "john@example.com",
+    "active": true
+  }'
+
+# Subscribe member to list
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/subscriptions \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer your_token" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{
+    "list_email": "dev@lists.sasalliance.org",
+    "member_email": "john@example.com"
+  }'
 ```
 
-### Domain Configuration
+**Via Direct Database Access:**
+```bash
+# Connect to MySQL
+docker-compose exec mysql mysql -u maillist -p maillist
 
-The system is configured for:
-- **Hostname**: `lists.sasalliance.org` (mailing lists)
+# Run SQL queries (see database/README.md for examples)
+```
+
+### Mail Server Configuration
+
+### Mail Server Configuration
+
+The Postfix mail server is configured for:
+- **Hostname**: `lists.sasalliance.org` (accepts mail for this domain)
 - **Origin Domain**: `sasalliance.org`
 - **SES Region**: EU West 2 (configurable via `SMTP_HOST`)
+- **Sender Whitelist**: @sasalliance.org (only authorized board members can send to lists)
+- **Dynamic Lists**: Postfix queries MySQL in real-time for list members
+
+### Testing Mail Delivery
+
+```bash
+# From inside Postfix container
+docker-compose exec postfix bash
+echo "Test message" | mail -s "Test Subject" community@lists.sasalliance.org
+
+# Check delivery logs
+docker-compose logs -f postfix | grep -E "(sent|bounced|deferred)"
+
+# Verify MySQL query works
+docker-compose exec postfix postmap -q "community@lists.sasalliance.org" \
+  mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql_virtual_alias_maps.cf
+```
 
 ## Security
 
-- SES credentials are stored in `.env` (git-ignored)
-- SASL password files have restricted permissions (600)
-- TLS encryption enforced for SES relay
-- Only localhost and configured hostname accepted for local delivery
+- **Environment Variables**: All credentials stored in `.env` (git-ignored)
+- **Private Network**: MySQL communicates with Postfix/API on internal Docker network only
+- **Token Authentication**: API requires Bearer token for all write operations
+- **Sender Whitelist**: Only @sasalliance.org addresses can send to mailing lists
+- **TLS Encryption**: Enforced for SES relay connections
+- **File Permissions**: SASL password files have restricted permissions (600)
+- **No External MySQL**: Database is not exposed to host (no port mapping)
 
 ## Development
 
 ### Project Structure
 ```
-├── docker-compose.yaml          # Service orchestration
+├── docker-compose.yaml          # Multi-service orchestration
 ├── .env                        # Environment configuration (not in git)
-├── postfix/
-│   ├── Dockerfile             # Postfix container build
-│   ├── entrypoint.sh          # Runtime configuration processing
-│   ├── main.cf.template       # Postfix main configuration template
-│   ├── sasl_passwd.template   # SES authentication template
-│   └── virtual_aliases.cf     # Static mailing list definitions
+├── web/                        # Web frontend (Nginx + HTML/CSS/JS)
+│   ├── index.html
+│   ├── static/
+│   │   ├── css/style.css
+│   │   └── js/
+│   │       ├── api.js
+│   │       ├── ui.js
+│   │       └── app.js
+│   ├── nginx.conf
+│   └── Dockerfile
+├── api/                        # REST API (FastAPI)
+│   ├── main.py
+│   ├── requirements.txt
+│   └── Dockerfile
+├── database/                   # MySQL schema and docs
+│   ├── schema.sql
+│   └── README.md
+├── postfix/                    # Mail server configuration
+│   ├── Dockerfile
+│   ├── entrypoint.sh
+│   ├── main.cf.template
+│   ├── mysql_virtual_alias_maps.cf
+│   ├── sasl_passwd.template
+│   └── sender_access
 └── .github/
     └── copilot-instructions.md # AI agent guidance
 ```
@@ -96,28 +221,128 @@ The system is configured for:
 - `SES_PASS`: AWS SES secret access key  
 - `SMTP_HOST`: SMTP server hostname (default: email-smtp.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com)
 - `SMTP_PORT`: SMTP server port (default: 587)
+- `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD`: MySQL root password
+- `MYSQL_DATABASE`: Database name (default: maillist)
+- `MYSQL_USER`: MySQL user (default: maillist)
+- `MYSQL_PASSWORD`: MySQL user password
+- `API_TOKEN`: Bearer token for API authentication
+
+### Service Dependencies
+```
+mysql (healthcheck) → postfix, api → web
+```
+- MySQL must be healthy before Postfix/API start
+- Web frontend depends on API being available
+- All services communicate on private Docker network
 
 ### Debugging
 
-Monitor mail delivery:
+Monitor services:
 ```bash
-# View all logs
+# View all service logs
 docker-compose logs -f
 
-# Filter for delivery status
+# View specific service
+docker-compose logs -f postfix
+docker-compose logs -f api
+docker-compose logs -f web
+docker-compose logs -f mysql
+
+# Filter for mail delivery status
 docker-compose logs postfix | grep -E "(sent|bounced|deferred)"
 
 # Check Postfix queue
 docker-compose exec postfix postqueue -p
+
+# Test MySQL connectivity from Postfix
+docker-compose exec postfix postmap -q "community@lists.sasalliance.org" \
+  mysql:/etc/postfix/mysql_virtual_alias_maps.cf
+
+# Check API health
+curl http://localhost:8000/health
+
+# Access MySQL directly
+docker-compose exec mysql mysql -u maillist -p maillist
 ```
 
+### Development Workflow
+
+1. **Make changes** to code or configuration
+2. **Rebuild affected service**:
+   ```bash
+   sudo docker-compose up --build -d web   # Just web frontend
+   sudo docker-compose up --build -d api   # Just API
+   sudo docker-compose up --build -d postfix  # Just mail server
+   ```
+3. **Check logs** for errors:
+   ```bash
+   docker-compose logs -f [service-name]
+   ```
+4. **Test changes** via web interface or API
+
+### Common Tasks
+
+**Reset database completely:**
+```bash
+docker-compose down -v  # Removes volumes
+docker-compose up -d    # Reinitializes from schema.sql
+```
+
+**Update API token:**
+1. Edit `.env` and change `API_TOKEN`
+2. Restart API: `docker-compose restart api`
+3. Use new token in web interface
+
+**Add authorized sender domain:**
+1. Edit `postfix/sender_access`
+2. Add line: `newdomain.com    OK`
+3. Rebuild: `docker-compose up --build -d postfix`
+
+## How It Works
+
+1. **User manages lists** via web interface (http://localhost:3000)
+2. **Web frontend** makes authenticated API calls to FastAPI backend
+3. **API updates MySQL** database with new lists/members/subscriptions
+4. **Email arrives** at Postfix for `someone@lists.sasalliance.org`
+5. **Postfix queries MySQL** in real-time using native MySQL support
+6. **MySQL returns** comma-separated list of active member emails
+7. **Postfix expands** the alias and delivers to all members via SES
+8. **Changes take effect immediately** - no restart or reload needed!
+
+## Features
+
+- ✅ **Real-time Updates** - Changes to lists/members take effect immediately
+- ✅ **Native MySQL Integration** - Postfix queries database directly (no scripts)
+- ✅ **Web Interface** - Modern, responsive UI for easy management
+- ✅ **REST API** - Complete programmatic access with token auth
+- ✅ **Sender Whitelist** - Only authorized domains can send to lists
+- ✅ **SES Integration** - Reliable email delivery through Amazon SES
+- ✅ **Secure** - Private Docker network, token auth, environment-based credentials
+- ✅ **Flexible** - Manage via web, API, or direct database access
+- ✅ **Scalable** - Database-driven architecture supports many lists and members
+
+## Documentation
+
+- **Web Interface**: See `web/README.md` for frontend features and usage
+- **REST API**: See `api/README.md` for complete API reference
+- **Database**: See `database/README.md` for schema and SQL examples
+- **AI Agents**: See `.github/copilot-instructions.md` for development guidance
+
 ## Roadmap
 
-- [ ] Web frontend for mailing list management
-- [ ] SQL database backend for member storage
-- [ ] Dynamic configuration generation from database
-- [ ] Multi-service Docker Compose architecture
-- [ ] Migration tools for static → dynamic configuration
+- [x] Web frontend for mailing list management
+- [x] SQL database backend for member storage
+- [x] Dynamic configuration with native Postfix MySQL
+- [x] Multi-service Docker Compose architecture
+- [x] REST API with authentication
+- [x] Sender whitelist for authorized domains
+- [ ] Email verification workflow for new members
+- [ ] Subscription confirmation (double opt-in)
+- [ ] List archive functionality
+- [ ] Unsubscribe links in emails
+- [ ] Rate limiting and anti-spam measures
+- [ ] HTTPS support for web interface
+- [ ] Admin roles and permissions
 
 ## License
 
diff --git a/api/README.md b/api/README.md
index b3a3ccc..ed0c022 100644
--- a/api/README.md
+++ b/api/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,15 @@
 
 REST API for managing mailing lists and members with token-based authentication.
 
+## Overview
+
+This FastAPI-based REST API provides programmatic access to the mailing list system. It's designed for:
+- **Automation**: Scripts and integrations that need to manage lists/members
+- **Web Interface**: Powers the frontend at http://localhost:3000
+- **Third-party Apps**: Any application that needs mailing list management
+
+**For most users**, the web interface (http://localhost:3000) is more convenient. Use this API when you need programmatic access or automation.
+
 ## Base URL
 
 ```
diff --git a/api/main.py b/api/main.py
index 9db52e6..f243965 100644
--- a/api/main.py
+++ b/api/main.py
@@ -2,26 +2,40 @@
 Mailing List Management API
 FastAPI-based REST API for managing mailing lists and members
 """
-from fastapi import FastAPI, HTTPException, Depends, Header
+from fastapi import FastAPI, HTTPException, Depends, Header, status, Request
 from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
 from fastapi.security import HTTPBearer, HTTPAuthorizationCredentials
 from pydantic import BaseModel, EmailStr
-from typing import List, Optional
+from typing import List, Optional, Annotated
 import mysql.connector
 from mysql.connector import Error
 import os
 import csv
 import io
 from contextlib import contextmanager
+from datetime import datetime, timedelta
+import secrets
+import bcrypt
+from jose import JWTError, jwt
+from passlib.context import CryptContext
+from enum import Enum
 
 # Configuration
-API_TOKEN = os.getenv('API_TOKEN', 'change-this-token')
+API_TOKEN = os.getenv('API_TOKEN', 'change-this-token')  # Keep for backward compatibility during transition
+JWT_SECRET_KEY = os.getenv('JWT_SECRET_KEY', 'your-secret-key-change-this-in-production')
+JWT_ALGORITHM = "HS256"
+JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES = 30
+SESSION_EXPIRE_HOURS = 24
+
 MYSQL_HOST = os.getenv('MYSQL_HOST', 'mysql')
 MYSQL_PORT = int(os.getenv('MYSQL_PORT', 3306))
 MYSQL_DATABASE = os.getenv('MYSQL_DATABASE', 'maillist')
 MYSQL_USER = os.getenv('MYSQL_USER', 'maillist')
 MYSQL_PASSWORD = os.getenv('MYSQL_PASSWORD', '')
 
+# Password hashing
+pwd_context = CryptContext(schemes=["bcrypt"], deprecated="auto")
+
 # FastAPI app
 app = FastAPI(
     title="Mailing List Manager API",
@@ -60,14 +74,144 @@ def get_db():
         if connection and connection.is_connected():
             connection.close()
 
-# Authentication
+# Role-based access control
+class UserRole(str, Enum):
+    ADMINISTRATOR = "administrator"
+    OPERATOR = "operator"
+    READ_ONLY = "read-only"
+
+class CurrentUser(BaseModel):
+    user_id: int
+    username: str
+    role: UserRole
+    active: bool
+
+# Authentication and authorization
+def verify_password(plain_password: str, hashed_password: str) -> bool:
+    """Verify a password against its hash"""
+    return pwd_context.verify(plain_password, hashed_password)
+
+def get_password_hash(password: str) -> str:
+    """Hash a password"""
+    return pwd_context.hash(password)
+
+def create_access_token(data: dict, expires_delta: Optional[timedelta] = None):
+    """Create a JWT access token"""
+    to_encode = data.copy()
+    if expires_delta:
+        expire = datetime.utcnow() + expires_delta
+    else:
+        expire = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(minutes=15)
+    to_encode.update({"exp": expire})
+    encoded_jwt = jwt.encode(to_encode, JWT_SECRET_KEY, algorithm=JWT_ALGORITHM)
+    return encoded_jwt
+
+def create_session_id() -> str:
+    """Create a secure session ID"""
+    return secrets.token_urlsafe(32)
+
+async def get_current_user(credentials: HTTPAuthorizationCredentials = Depends(security)) -> CurrentUser:
+    """Get current authenticated user from JWT token"""
+    credentials_exception = HTTPException(
+        status_code=status.HTTP_401_UNAUTHORIZED,
+        detail="Could not validate credentials",
+        headers={"WWW-Authenticate": "Bearer"},
+    )
+    
+    try:
+        # Check if it's the old API token (for backward compatibility during transition)
+        if credentials.credentials == API_TOKEN:
+            # Return a fake admin user for legacy API token
+            return CurrentUser(
+                user_id=0,
+                username="legacy_admin",
+                role=UserRole.ADMINISTRATOR,
+                active=True
+            )
+        
+        # Try to decode JWT token
+        payload = jwt.decode(credentials.credentials, JWT_SECRET_KEY, algorithms=[JWT_ALGORITHM])
+        username: str = payload.get("sub")
+        if username is None:
+            raise credentials_exception
+    except JWTError:
+        raise credentials_exception
+    
+    # Get user from database
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
+        cursor.execute("SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = %s AND active = 1", (username,))
+        user = cursor.fetchone()
+        cursor.close()
+        
+        if user is None:
+            raise credentials_exception
+        
+        return CurrentUser(
+            user_id=user["user_id"],
+            username=user["username"],
+            role=UserRole(user["role"]),
+            active=user["active"]
+        )
+
+def require_role(required_roles: List[UserRole]):
+    """Decorator factory for role-based access control"""
+    def role_checker(current_user: CurrentUser = Depends(get_current_user)) -> CurrentUser:
+        if current_user.role not in required_roles:
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_403_FORBIDDEN,
+                detail=f"Insufficient permissions. Required roles: {[role.value for role in required_roles]}"
+            )
+        return current_user
+    return role_checker
+
+# Convenience functions for common role requirements
+def require_admin() -> CurrentUser:
+    return Depends(require_role([UserRole.ADMINISTRATOR]))
+
+def require_write_access() -> CurrentUser:
+    return Depends(require_role([UserRole.ADMINISTRATOR, UserRole.OPERATOR]))
+
+def require_read_access() -> CurrentUser:
+    return Depends(require_role([UserRole.ADMINISTRATOR, UserRole.OPERATOR, UserRole.READ_ONLY]))
+
+# Legacy authentication (for backward compatibility)
 def verify_token(credentials: HTTPAuthorizationCredentials = Depends(security)):
-    """Verify API token"""
+    """Legacy API token verification - deprecated, use get_current_user instead"""
     if credentials.credentials != API_TOKEN:
         raise HTTPException(status_code=401, detail="Invalid authentication token")
     return credentials.credentials
 
-# Pydantic models
+# Pydantic models for authentication
+class LoginRequest(BaseModel):
+    username: str
+    password: str
+
+class TokenResponse(BaseModel):
+    access_token: str
+    token_type: str = "bearer"
+    expires_in: int
+    user: dict
+
+class CreateUserRequest(BaseModel):
+    username: str
+    password: str
+    role: UserRole
+
+class UpdateUserRequest(BaseModel):
+    password: Optional[str] = None
+    role: Optional[UserRole] = None
+    active: Optional[bool] = None
+
+class UserResponse(BaseModel):
+    user_id: int
+    username: str
+    role: UserRole
+    created_at: datetime
+    last_login: Optional[datetime] = None
+    active: bool
+
+# Pydantic models for mailing list functionality
 class MailingList(BaseModel):
     list_id: Optional[int] = None
     list_name: str
@@ -107,6 +251,179 @@ class BulkImportResult(BaseModel):
     subscriptions_added: int
     errors: List[str]
 
+# Authentication routes
+@app.post("/auth/login", response_model=TokenResponse)
+async def login(login_request: LoginRequest, request: Request):
+    """Authenticate user and return JWT token"""
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
+        cursor.execute("SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = %s AND active = 1", (login_request.username,))
+        user = cursor.fetchone()
+        
+        if not user or not verify_password(login_request.password, user["password_hash"]):
+            raise HTTPException(
+                status_code=status.HTTP_401_UNAUTHORIZED,
+                detail="Incorrect username or password"
+            )
+        
+        # Update last login
+        cursor.execute("UPDATE users SET last_login = %s WHERE user_id = %s", 
+                      (datetime.utcnow(), user["user_id"]))
+        conn.commit()
+        
+        # Create session record
+        session_id = create_session_id()
+        expires_at = datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(hours=SESSION_EXPIRE_HOURS)
+        
+        client_ip = request.client.host if request.client else None
+        user_agent = request.headers.get("user-agent", "")
+        
+        cursor.execute("""
+            INSERT INTO user_sessions (session_id, user_id, expires_at, ip_address, user_agent)
+            VALUES (%s, %s, %s, %s, %s)
+        """, (session_id, user["user_id"], expires_at, client_ip, user_agent))
+        conn.commit()
+        cursor.close()
+        
+        # Create JWT token
+        access_token_expires = timedelta(minutes=JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES)
+        access_token = create_access_token(
+            data={"sub": user["username"]}, expires_delta=access_token_expires
+        )
+        
+        return TokenResponse(
+            access_token=access_token,
+            expires_in=JWT_ACCESS_TOKEN_EXPIRE_MINUTES * 60,
+            user={
+                "user_id": user["user_id"],
+                "username": user["username"],
+                "role": user["role"],
+                "active": user["active"]
+            }
+        )
+
+@app.post("/auth/logout")
+async def logout(current_user: CurrentUser = Depends(get_current_user)):
+    """Logout current user (invalidate sessions)"""
+    if current_user.user_id == 0:  # Legacy admin user
+        return {"message": "Logged out successfully"}
+    
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("UPDATE user_sessions SET active = 0 WHERE user_id = %s", (current_user.user_id,))
+        conn.commit()
+        cursor.close()
+    
+    return {"message": "Logged out successfully"}
+
+@app.get("/users", response_model=List[UserResponse])
+async def get_users(current_user: CurrentUser = require_admin()):
+    """Get all users (admin only)"""
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
+        cursor.execute("SELECT user_id, username, role, created_at, last_login, active FROM users ORDER BY username")
+        users = cursor.fetchall()
+        cursor.close()
+        return users
+
+@app.post("/users", response_model=UserResponse, status_code=201)
+async def create_user(user_request: CreateUserRequest, current_user: CurrentUser = require_admin()):
+    """Create a new user (admin only)"""
+    # Check if username already exists
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
+        cursor.execute("SELECT user_id FROM users WHERE username = %s", (user_request.username,))
+        existing_user = cursor.fetchone()
+        
+        if existing_user:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Username already exists")
+        
+        # Hash password and create user
+        password_hash = get_password_hash(user_request.password)
+        cursor.execute("""
+            INSERT INTO users (username, password_hash, role)
+            VALUES (%s, %s, %s)
+        """, (user_request.username, password_hash, user_request.role.value))
+        
+        conn.commit()
+        user_id = cursor.lastrowid
+        
+        # Return created user
+        cursor.execute("""
+            SELECT user_id, username, role, created_at, last_login, active 
+            FROM users WHERE user_id = %s
+        """, (user_id,))
+        new_user = cursor.fetchone()
+        cursor.close()
+        
+        return new_user
+
+@app.patch("/users/{user_id}", response_model=UserResponse)
+async def update_user(user_id: int, updates: UpdateUserRequest, current_user: CurrentUser = require_admin()):
+    """Update a user (admin only)"""
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
+        
+        # Build update query dynamically
+        update_fields = []
+        values = []
+        
+        if updates.password is not None:
+            update_fields.append("password_hash = %s")
+            values.append(get_password_hash(updates.password))
+        if updates.role is not None:
+            update_fields.append("role = %s")
+            values.append(updates.role.value)
+        if updates.active is not None:
+            update_fields.append("active = %s")
+            values.append(updates.active)
+        
+        if not update_fields:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="No fields to update")
+        
+        values.append(user_id)
+        query = f"UPDATE users SET {', '.join(update_fields)} WHERE user_id = %s"
+        
+        cursor.execute(query, values)
+        conn.commit()
+        
+        # Return updated user
+        cursor.execute("""
+            SELECT user_id, username, role, created_at, last_login, active 
+            FROM users WHERE user_id = %s
+        """, (user_id,))
+        updated_user = cursor.fetchone()
+        cursor.close()
+        
+        if not updated_user:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="User not found")
+        return updated_user
+
+@app.delete("/users/{user_id}", status_code=204)
+async def delete_user(user_id: int, current_user: CurrentUser = require_admin()):
+    """Delete a user (admin only)"""
+    if user_id == current_user.user_id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Cannot delete your own account")
+    
+    with get_db() as conn:
+        cursor = conn.cursor()
+        cursor.execute("DELETE FROM users WHERE user_id = %s", (user_id,))
+        conn.commit()
+        
+        if cursor.rowcount == 0:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="User not found")
+        cursor.close()
+
+@app.get("/auth/me", response_model=dict)
+async def get_current_user_info(current_user: CurrentUser = Depends(get_current_user)):
+    """Get current user information"""
+    return {
+        "user_id": current_user.user_id,
+        "username": current_user.username,
+        "role": current_user.role.value,
+        "active": current_user.active
+    }
+
 # Routes
 @app.get("/")
 async def root():
@@ -132,7 +449,7 @@ async def health():
 
 # Mailing Lists endpoints
 @app.get("/lists", response_model=List[MailingList])
-async def get_lists(token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def get_lists(current_user: CurrentUser = require_read_access()):
     """Get all mailing lists"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -142,7 +459,7 @@ async def get_lists(token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
         return lists
 
 @app.get("/lists/{list_id}", response_model=MailingList)
-async def get_list(list_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def get_list(list_id: int, current_user: CurrentUser = require_read_access()):
     """Get a specific mailing list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -155,7 +472,7 @@ async def get_list(list_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
         return mailing_list
 
 @app.post("/lists", response_model=MailingList, status_code=201)
-async def create_list(mailing_list: MailingList, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def create_list(mailing_list: MailingList, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Create a new mailing list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor()
@@ -172,7 +489,7 @@ async def create_list(mailing_list: MailingList, token: str = Depends(verify_tok
             raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail=f"Failed to create list: {str(e)}")
 
 @app.patch("/lists/{list_id}", response_model=MailingList)
-async def update_list(list_id: int, updates: MailingListUpdate, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def update_list(list_id: int, updates: MailingListUpdate, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Update a mailing list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -210,7 +527,7 @@ async def update_list(list_id: int, updates: MailingListUpdate, token: str = Dep
         return updated_list
 
 @app.delete("/lists/{list_id}", status_code=204)
-async def delete_list(list_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def delete_list(list_id: int, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Delete a mailing list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor()
@@ -223,7 +540,7 @@ async def delete_list(list_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
 
 # Members endpoints
 @app.get("/members", response_model=List[Member])
-async def get_members(token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def get_members(current_user: CurrentUser = require_read_access()):
     """Get all members"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -233,7 +550,7 @@ async def get_members(token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
         return members
 
 @app.get("/members/{member_id}", response_model=Member)
-async def get_member(member_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def get_member(member_id: int, current_user: CurrentUser = require_read_access()):
     """Get a specific member"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -246,7 +563,7 @@ async def get_member(member_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
         return member
 
 @app.post("/members", response_model=Member, status_code=201)
-async def create_member(member: Member, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def create_member(member: Member, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Create a new member"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor()
@@ -263,7 +580,7 @@ async def create_member(member: Member, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
             raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail=f"Failed to create member: {str(e)}")
 
 @app.patch("/members/{member_id}", response_model=Member)
-async def update_member(member_id: int, updates: MemberUpdate, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def update_member(member_id: int, updates: MemberUpdate, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Update a member"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -296,7 +613,7 @@ async def update_member(member_id: int, updates: MemberUpdate, token: str = Depe
         return updated_member
 
 @app.delete("/members/{member_id}", status_code=204)
-async def delete_member(member_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def delete_member(member_id: int, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Delete a member"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor()
@@ -309,7 +626,7 @@ async def delete_member(member_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
 
 # Subscription endpoints
 @app.get("/lists/{list_id}/members", response_model=List[Member])
-async def get_list_members(list_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def get_list_members(list_id: int, current_user: CurrentUser = require_read_access()):
     """Get all members of a specific list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor(dictionary=True)
@@ -325,7 +642,7 @@ async def get_list_members(list_id: int, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
         return members
 
 @app.post("/subscriptions", status_code=201)
-async def subscribe_member(subscription: Subscription, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def subscribe_member(subscription: Subscription, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Subscribe a member to a list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor()
@@ -359,7 +676,7 @@ async def subscribe_member(subscription: Subscription, token: str = Depends(veri
             raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail=f"Failed to create subscription: {str(e)}")
 
 @app.delete("/subscriptions")
-async def unsubscribe_member(list_email: EmailStr, member_email: EmailStr, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def unsubscribe_member(list_email: EmailStr, member_email: EmailStr, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Unsubscribe a member from a list"""
     with get_db() as conn:
         cursor = conn.cursor()
@@ -380,7 +697,7 @@ async def unsubscribe_member(list_email: EmailStr, member_email: EmailStr, token
         return {"message": "Unsubscribed successfully"}
 
 @app.post("/bulk-import", response_model=BulkImportResult)
-async def bulk_import_members(bulk_request: BulkImportRequest, token: str = Depends(verify_token)):
+async def bulk_import_members(bulk_request: BulkImportRequest, current_user: CurrentUser = require_write_access()):
     """Bulk import members from CSV data and subscribe them to specified lists"""
     
     result = BulkImportResult(
diff --git a/api/requirements.txt b/api/requirements.txt
index 028271e..4d62226 100644
--- a/api/requirements.txt
+++ b/api/requirements.txt
@@ -5,3 +5,6 @@ pydantic==2.5.0
 pydantic-settings==2.1.0
 python-multipart==0.0.6
 email-validator==2.1.0
+bcrypt==4.0.1
+python-jose[cryptography]==3.3.0
+passlib[bcrypt]==1.7.4
diff --git a/database/README.md b/database/README.md
index f73373f..854deac 100644
--- a/database/README.md
+++ b/database/README.md
@@ -2,6 +2,26 @@
 
 This mailing list system uses MySQL with **Postfix's native MySQL support** for real-time dynamic list management. Postfix queries the database directly for each email - no scripts or reloads needed.
 
+## Management Options
+
+**1. Web Interface (Recommended for Non-Technical Users)**
+- Access: http://localhost:3000
+- Visual interface with tables and forms
+- Toggle-based subscription management
+- No SQL knowledge required
+
+**2. REST API (Recommended for Automation)**
+- Access: http://localhost:8000/docs
+- Full CRUD operations via HTTP
+- Token authentication
+- Perfect for scripts and integrations
+
+**3. Direct MySQL (Recommended for Advanced Users)**
+- Full SQL access for complex queries
+- Bulk operations and reporting
+- Database administration tasks
+- Described in detail below
+
 ## Database Schema
 
 Three-table design with many-to-many relationships:
@@ -36,7 +56,38 @@ Three-table design with many-to-many relationships:
 
 ## Managing Lists and Members
 
-### Via MySQL Client
+### Via Web Interface (Easiest)
+
+1. Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
+2. Enter your API_TOKEN (from .env file)
+3. Use the tabs to:
+   - **Lists Tab**: View, create, edit, delete mailing lists
+   - **Members Tab**: View, add, edit, remove members
+   - **Subscriptions**: Click "Subscriptions" button on any member to toggle their list memberships
+
+### Via REST API (For Automation)
+
+See `api/README.md` for complete API documentation, or visit http://localhost:8000/docs for interactive docs.
+
+Quick examples:
+```bash
+# Get all lists
+curl -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" http://localhost:8000/lists
+
+# Create member
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/members \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"name":"John Doe","email":"john@example.com","active":true}'
+
+# Subscribe to list
+curl -X POST http://localhost:8000/subscriptions \
+  -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN" \
+  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
+  -d '{"list_email":"community@lists.sasalliance.org","member_email":"john@example.com"}'
+```
+
+### Via MySQL Client (Advanced)
 
 Connect to the database:
 
diff --git a/database/schema.sql b/database/schema.sql
index 9fc2959..6e1563d 100644
--- a/database/schema.sql
+++ b/database/schema.sql
@@ -1,5 +1,37 @@
 -- Mail List Manager Database Schema
 
+-- Table: users
+-- Stores user authentication and authorization information
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS users (
+    user_id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
+    username VARCHAR(50) NOT NULL UNIQUE,
+    password_hash VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,  -- bcrypt hash
+    role ENUM('administrator', 'operator', 'read-only') NOT NULL DEFAULT 'read-only',
+    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+    updated_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+    last_login TIMESTAMP NULL,
+    active BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE,
+    INDEX idx_username (username),
+    INDEX idx_role (role),
+    INDEX idx_active (active)
+) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
+
+-- Table: user_sessions
+-- Stores active user sessions for authentication
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS user_sessions (
+    session_id VARCHAR(64) PRIMARY KEY,
+    user_id INT NOT NULL,
+    created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+    expires_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    ip_address VARCHAR(45),  -- Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
+    user_agent TEXT,
+    active BOOLEAN DEFAULT TRUE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(user_id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    INDEX idx_user_id (user_id),
+    INDEX idx_expires_at (expires_at),
+    INDEX idx_active (active)
+) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
+
 -- Table: lists
 -- Stores mailing list information
 CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS lists (
@@ -44,6 +76,12 @@ CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS list_members (
 ) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4 COLLATE=utf8mb4_unicode_ci;
 
 -- Insert sample data
+
+-- Create default admin user (password: 'password')
+-- $2b$12$LQv3c1yqBWVHxkd0LHAkCOYz6TtxMQJqhN8/LewKv0AhDoLlZ7G.i is bcrypt hash of 'password'
+INSERT INTO users (username, password_hash, role) VALUES
+    ('admin', '$2b$12$LQv3c1yqBWVHxkd0LHAkCOYz6TtxMQJqhN8/LewKv0AhDoLlZ7G.i', 'administrator');
+
 INSERT INTO lists (list_name, list_email, description) VALUES
     ('Community', 'community@lists.sasalliance.org', 'General community announcements'),
     ('Board', 'board@lists.sasalliance.org', 'Board members only'),
diff --git a/web/README.md b/web/README.md
index 596b232..702ec55 100644
--- a/web/README.md
+++ b/web/README.md
@@ -38,23 +38,29 @@ web/
 
 ## Usage
 
-### Development
-1. Ensure the API is running on port 8000
-2. Open `index.html` in a web browser
-3. Enter your API token to authenticate
-4. Start managing your mailing lists!
-
-### Production (Docker)
-The web frontend is served using Nginx and included in the Docker Compose setup.
+### Accessing the Interface
 
+**Via Docker (Recommended):**
 ```bash
-# Build and start all services
-docker-compose up --build
+# Ensure all services are running
+sudo docker-compose up -d
 
 # Access the web interface
 open http://localhost:3000
 ```
 
+**For Development:**
+You can also open `index.html` directly in a browser, but the API must be running on port 8000.
+
+### Getting Started
+
+1. **Authenticate**: Enter your API_TOKEN (from `.env` file) when prompted
+2. **Manage Lists**: Click the "Lists" tab to view and manage mailing lists
+3. **Manage Members**: Click the "Members" tab to add and edit member information
+4. **Manage Subscriptions**: Click "Subscriptions" button on any member to toggle their list memberships
+
+The interface saves your token in browser storage, so you won't need to re-enter it on subsequent visits.
+
 ## Features Overview
 
 ### Authentication
@@ -65,24 +71,39 @@ open http://localhost:3000
 ### Subscription Management (New & Improved!)
 
 #### Member-Centric Subscription Management
-The subscription management has been completely overhauled for a much better user experience:
+The subscription management has been completely redesigned for the best user experience:
 
-1. **Access Member Subscriptions**: In the Members tab, click the "Subscriptions" button next to any member
-2. **Visual Toggle Interface**: See all available mailing lists with modern toggle switches
-3. **Intuitive Controls**: 
-   - Green toggle = Member is subscribed
-   - Gray toggle = Member is not subscribed
-   - Click anywhere on a list item to toggle subscription
-4. **Batch Operations**: Make multiple changes and save them all at once
-5. **Real-time Feedback**: The save button shows how many changes you've made
+**How to Use:**
+1. Navigate to the **Members** tab
+2. Find the member you want to manage
+3. Click the **"Subscriptions"** button next to their name
+4. A modal appears showing all available mailing lists with toggle switches
 
-#### Benefits Over Previous System
-- ✅ **Much faster** - No need to add subscriptions one by one
+**Visual Interface:**
+- **Green toggle** = Member is subscribed to this list
+- **Gray toggle** = Member is not subscribed to this list
+- **Click anywhere** on a list item to toggle subscription on/off
+
+**Batch Operations:**
+- Make multiple changes (subscribe to some lists, unsubscribe from others)
+- The "Save Changes" button shows how many changes you've made (e.g., "Save 3 Changes")
+- All changes are saved together when you click "Save Changes"
+- Click "Cancel" to discard all changes
+
+**Benefits:**
+- ✅ **Fast** - Toggle multiple subscriptions at once
 - ✅ **Visual** - See all subscriptions at a glance with color coding
-- ✅ **Intuitive** - Toggle switches work like modern mobile apps
-- ✅ **Batch operations** - Change multiple subscriptions simultaneously
-- ✅ **Less error-prone** - Clear visual feedback prevents mistakes
-- ✅ **Change tracking** - Only saves actual changes, not unchanged items
+- ✅ **Intuitive** - Works like modern mobile app switches
+- ✅ **Smart** - Only saves actual changes, not unchanged items
+- ✅ **Clear** - Shows exactly how many changes you're about to save
+
+#### Alternative: Legacy Bulk Subscription
+For power users who prefer the old approach:
+1. Go to the **Subscriptions** tab
+2. Select list and member from dropdowns
+3. Click "Add Subscription"
+
+This is still available but the member-centric approach is much more efficient for managing multiple subscriptions.
 
 ### Mailing Lists
 - View all mailing lists in a clean table
diff --git a/web/index.html b/web/index.html
index 39e4d68..9fedc5f 100644
--- a/web/index.html
+++ b/web/index.html
@@ -19,14 +19,15 @@
                 </h1>
                 <div class="auth-section">
                     <div class="auth-controls" id="authControls">
-                        <input type="password" id="apiToken" placeholder="Enter API Token" class="token-input">
+                        <input type="text" id="username" placeholder="Username" class="token-input">
+                        <input type="password" id="password" placeholder="Password" class="token-input">
                         <button class="btn btn-primary" id="loginBtn">Login</button>
                     </div>
                     <div class="user-info" id="userInfo" style="display: none;">
-                        <span class="status-indicator">
-                            <i class="fas fa-check-circle"></i>
-                            Connected
-                        </span>
+                        <div class="user-details">
+                            <span class="user-name" id="currentUsername">User</span>
+                            <span class="user-role" id="currentUserRole">role</span>
+                        </div>
                         <button class="btn btn-secondary" id="logoutBtn">Logout</button>
                     </div>
                 </div>
@@ -38,7 +39,7 @@
     <main class="main-content" id="mainContent" style="display: none;">
         <div class="container">
             <!-- Navigation Tabs -->
-            <nav class="tab-nav">
+            <nav class="tab-nav" id="tabNav">
                 <button class="tab-btn active" data-tab="lists">
                     <i class="fas fa-list"></i>
                     Mailing Lists
@@ -47,6 +48,10 @@
                     <i class="fas fa-users"></i>
                     Members
                 </button>
+                <button class="tab-btn" data-tab="users" id="usersTab" style="display: none;">
+                    <i class="fas fa-user-shield"></i>
+                    Users
+                </button>
             </nav>
 
             <!-- Notification Area -->
@@ -126,6 +131,35 @@
                 </div>
             </div>
 
+            <!-- Users Tab (Admin Only) -->
+            <div class="tab-content" id="users-tab">
+                <div class="section-header">
+                    <h2>User Management</h2>
+                    <button class="btn btn-primary" id="addUserBtn">
+                        <i class="fas fa-plus"></i>
+                        Add User
+                    </button>
+                </div>
+
+                <div class="data-table">
+                    <table class="table" id="usersTable">
+                        <thead>
+                            <tr>
+                                <th>Username</th>
+                                <th>Role</th>
+                                <th>Created</th>
+                                <th>Last Login</th>
+                                <th>Status</th>
+                                <th>Actions</th>
+                            </tr>
+                        </thead>
+                        <tbody id="usersTableBody">
+                            <!-- Dynamic content -->
+                        </tbody>
+                    </table>
+                </div>
+            </div>
+
 
         </div>
     </main>
@@ -462,6 +496,51 @@
         </div>
     </div>
 
+    <!-- Add/Edit User Modal -->
+    <div class="modal" id="userModal">
+        <div class="modal-content">
+            <div class="modal-header">
+                <h3 id="userModalTitle">Add User</h3>
+                <button class="modal-close" id="userModalClose">
+                    <i class="fas fa-times"></i>
+                </button>
+            </div>
+            <form id="userForm">
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label for="userName">Username *</label>
+                    <input type="text" id="userName" name="userName" required>
+                </div>
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label for="userPassword">Password *</label>
+                    <input type="password" id="userPassword" name="userPassword" required>
+                    <div class="form-help" id="passwordHelp">
+                        Leave blank to keep current password (when editing)
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label for="userRole">Role *</label>
+                    <select id="userRole" name="userRole" required>
+                        <option value="">Select a role...</option>
+                        <option value="administrator">Administrator - Full access including user management</option>
+                        <option value="operator">Operator - Read/write access to lists and members</option>
+                        <option value="read-only">Read-Only - View-only access</option>
+                    </select>
+                </div>
+                <div class="form-group">
+                    <label class="checkbox-label">
+                        <input type="checkbox" id="userActive" name="userActive" checked>
+                        <span class="checkmark"></span>
+                        Active
+                    </label>
+                </div>
+                <div class="modal-actions">
+                    <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary" id="userCancelBtn">Cancel</button>
+                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary" id="userSubmitBtn">Save</button>
+                </div>
+            </form>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+
     <!-- Confirmation Modal -->
     <div class="modal" id="confirmModal">
         <div class="modal-content">
diff --git a/web/static/css/style.css b/web/static/css/style.css
index 8121ff5..9ca10da 100644
--- a/web/static/css/style.css
+++ b/web/static/css/style.css
@@ -145,6 +145,25 @@ body {
     gap: var(--space-3);
 }
 
+.user-details {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-direction: column;
+    align-items: flex-end;
+    gap: var(--space-1);
+}
+
+.user-name {
+    font-weight: 500;
+    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
+    color: var(--gray-900);
+}
+
+.user-role {
+    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
+    color: var(--gray-500);
+    text-transform: capitalize;
+}
+
 .status-indicator {
     display: flex;
     align-items: center;
@@ -402,6 +421,32 @@ body {
     color: var(--gray-600);
 }
 
+/* Role badges */
+.role-badge {
+    display: inline-flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
+    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
+    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
+    font-weight: 500;
+    text-transform: capitalize;
+}
+
+.role-badge.role-administrator {
+    background: #fef3c7;
+    color: #92400e;
+}
+
+.role-badge.role-operator {
+    background: #dbeafe;
+    color: #1e40af;
+}
+
+.role-badge.role-read-only {
+    background: var(--gray-100);
+    color: var(--gray-600);
+}
+
 /* Action buttons in tables */
 .action-buttons {
     display: flex;
diff --git a/web/static/js/api.js b/web/static/js/api.js
index 3af37e3..7fac118 100644
--- a/web/static/js/api.js
+++ b/web/static/js/api.js
@@ -104,6 +104,63 @@ class APIClient {
         return this.request('/');
     }
 
+    // Authentication API
+    async login(username, password) {
+        const response = await this.request('/auth/login', {
+            method: 'POST',
+            body: JSON.stringify({
+                username: username,
+                password: password
+            })
+        });
+        
+        if (response.access_token) {
+            this.setToken(response.access_token);
+        }
+        
+        return response;
+    }
+
+    async logout() {
+        try {
+            await this.request('/auth/logout', {
+                method: 'POST'
+            });
+        } catch (error) {
+            // Ignore logout errors, we'll clear the token anyway
+        }
+        this.clearToken();
+    }
+
+    async getCurrentUser() {
+        return this.request('/auth/me');
+    }
+
+    // User management API
+    async getUsers() {
+        return this.request('/users');
+    }
+
+    async createUser(userData) {
+        return this.request('/users', {
+            method: 'POST',
+            body: JSON.stringify(userData)
+        });
+    }
+
+    async updateUser(userId, userData) {
+        return this.request(`/users/${userId}`, {
+            method: 'PATCH',
+            body: JSON.stringify(userData)
+        });
+    }
+
+    async deleteUser(userId) {
+        return this.request(`/users/${userId}`, {
+            method: 'DELETE'
+        });
+    }
+
     // Mailing Lists API
     async getLists() {
         return this.request('/lists');
diff --git a/web/static/js/app.js b/web/static/js/app.js
index 652cf4e..d234f3a 100644
--- a/web/static/js/app.js
+++ b/web/static/js/app.js
@@ -6,8 +6,10 @@
 class MailingListApp {
     constructor() {
         this.isAuthenticated = false;
+        this.currentUser = null;
         this.lists = [];
         this.members = [];
+        this.users = [];
         this.subscriptions = new Map(); // list_id -> members[]
         
         this.initializeApp();
@@ -20,9 +22,10 @@ class MailingListApp {
         this.setupEventListeners();
         
         // Check for saved token
-        const savedToken = localStorage.getItem('apiToken');
+        const savedToken = localStorage.getItem('authToken');
         if (savedToken) {
-            await this.login(savedToken, false);
+            apiClient.setToken(savedToken);
+            await this.checkCurrentUser();
         }
     }
 
@@ -39,8 +42,14 @@ class MailingListApp {
             this.logout();
         });
 
-        // Enter key in token input
-        document.getElementById('apiToken').addEventListener('keypress', (e) => {
+        // Enter key in login inputs
+        document.getElementById('username').addEventListener('keypress', (e) => {
+            if (e.key === 'Enter') {
+                this.handleLogin();
+            }
+        });
+
+        document.getElementById('password').addEventListener('keypress', (e) => {
             if (e.key === 'Enter') {
                 this.handleLogin();
             }
@@ -50,54 +59,72 @@ class MailingListApp {
         document.getElementById('showBulkImportBtn').addEventListener('click', () => {
             uiManager.showBulkImportModal();
         });
+
+        // Add user button (admin only)
+        document.getElementById('addUserBtn').addEventListener('click', () => {
+            uiManager.showUserModal();
+        });
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Check if current user is still valid
+     */
+    async checkCurrentUser() {
+        try {
+            const user = await apiClient.getCurrentUser();
+            this.currentUser = user;
+            this.isAuthenticated = true;
+            this.showAuthenticatedUI();
+            await this.loadData();
+        } catch (error) {
+            // Token is invalid, clear it
+            this.logout();
+        }
     }
 
     /**
      * Handle login button click
      */
     async handleLogin() {
-        const tokenInput = document.getElementById('apiToken');
-        const token = tokenInput.value.trim();
+        const usernameInput = document.getElementById('username');
+        const passwordInput = document.getElementById('password');
+        const username = usernameInput.value.trim();
+        const password = passwordInput.value.trim();
         
-        if (!token) {
-            uiManager.showNotification('Please enter an API token', 'error');
+        if (!username || !password) {
+            uiManager.showNotification('Please enter both username and password', 'error');
             return;
         }
         
-        await this.login(token, true);
+        await this.login(username, password);
     }
 
     /**
      * Authenticate with API
      */
-    async login(token, saveToken = true) {
+    async login(username, password) {
         try {
             uiManager.setLoading(true);
             
-            // Set token and test authentication
-            apiClient.setToken(token);
-            await apiClient.testAuth();
-            
-            // Authentication successful
+            // Login and get token
+            const response = await apiClient.login(username, password);
+            this.currentUser = response.user;
             this.isAuthenticated = true;
             
-            if (saveToken) {
-                localStorage.setItem('apiToken', token);
-            }
+            // Save token
+            localStorage.setItem('authToken', response.access_token);
             
             this.showAuthenticatedUI();
             await this.loadData();
             
-            uiManager.showNotification('Successfully connected to API', 'success');
+            uiManager.showNotification(`Welcome back, ${this.currentUser.username}!`, 'success');
         } catch (error) {
             this.isAuthenticated = false;
+            this.currentUser = null;
             apiClient.clearToken();
+            localStorage.removeItem('authToken');
             
-            if (saveToken) {
-                localStorage.removeItem('apiToken');
-            }
-            
-            uiManager.handleError(error, 'Authentication failed');
+            uiManager.handleError(error, 'Login failed');
         } finally {
             uiManager.setLoading(false);
         }
@@ -106,10 +133,17 @@ class MailingListApp {
     /**
      * Logout
      */
-    logout() {
+    async logout() {
+        try {
+            await apiClient.logout();
+        } catch (error) {
+            // Ignore logout errors
+        }
+        
         this.isAuthenticated = false;
+        this.currentUser = null;
         apiClient.clearToken();
-        localStorage.removeItem('apiToken');
+        localStorage.removeItem('authToken');
         
         this.showUnauthenticatedUI();
         uiManager.showNotification('Logged out successfully', 'info');
@@ -123,8 +157,23 @@ class MailingListApp {
         document.getElementById('userInfo').style.display = 'flex';
         document.getElementById('mainContent').style.display = 'block';
         
-        // Clear token input
-        document.getElementById('apiToken').value = '';
+        // Clear login inputs
+        document.getElementById('username').value = '';
+        document.getElementById('password').value = '';
+        
+        // Update user info display
+        if (this.currentUser) {
+            document.getElementById('currentUsername').textContent = this.currentUser.username;
+            document.getElementById('currentUserRole').textContent = this.currentUser.role;
+            
+            // Show/hide admin-only features
+            const isAdmin = this.currentUser.role === 'administrator';
+            document.getElementById('usersTab').style.display = isAdmin ? 'block' : 'none';
+            
+            // Show/hide write access features
+            const hasWriteAccess = this.currentUser.role === 'administrator' || this.currentUser.role === 'operator';
+            this.updateUIForPermissions(hasWriteAccess);
+        }
     }
 
     /**
@@ -136,6 +185,22 @@ class MailingListApp {
         document.getElementById('mainContent').style.display = 'none';
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Update UI elements based on user permissions
+     */
+    updateUIForPermissions(hasWriteAccess) {
+        // Disable/enable write action buttons
+        const writeButtons = document.querySelectorAll('[data-requires-write]');
+        writeButtons.forEach(button => {
+            button.style.display = hasWriteAccess ? '' : 'none';
+        });
+        
+        // Update button attributes for later reference
+        document.getElementById('addListBtn').setAttribute('data-requires-write', '');
+        document.getElementById('addMemberBtn').setAttribute('data-requires-write', '');
+        document.getElementById('showBulkImportBtn').setAttribute('data-requires-write', '');
+    }
+
     /**
      * Load all data from API
      */
@@ -154,12 +219,25 @@ class MailingListApp {
             this.lists = lists;
             this.members = members;
             
+            // Load users if admin
+            if (this.currentUser && this.currentUser.role === 'administrator') {
+                try {
+                    this.users = await apiClient.getUsers();
+                } catch (error) {
+                    console.warn('Failed to load users:', error);
+                    this.users = [];
+                }
+            }
+            
             // Load subscriptions for each list
             await this.loadSubscriptions();
             
             // Render all views
             this.renderLists();
             this.renderMembers();
+            if (this.currentUser && this.currentUser.role === 'administrator') {
+                this.renderUsers();
+            }
             
         } catch (error) {
             uiManager.handleError(error, 'Failed to load data');
@@ -210,6 +288,8 @@ class MailingListApp {
             return;
         }
         
+        const hasWriteAccess = this.currentUser && (this.currentUser.role === 'administrator' || this.currentUser.role === 'operator');
+        
         this.lists.forEach(list => {
             const row = document.createElement('tr');
             const memberCount = this.subscriptions.get(list.list_id)?.length || 0;
@@ -242,24 +322,27 @@ class MailingListApp {
             const statusCell = row.cells[4];
             statusCell.appendChild(uiManager.createStatusBadge(list.active));
             
-            // Add action buttons
+            // Add action buttons only for users with write access
             const actionsCell = row.cells[5].querySelector('.action-buttons');
             
-            const editBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Edit', 'edit', 'btn-secondary', () => {
-                uiManager.showListModal(list);
-            });
+            if (hasWriteAccess) {
+                const editBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Edit', 'edit', 'btn-secondary', () => {
+                    uiManager.showListModal(list);
+                });
+                
+                const deleteBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Delete', 'trash', 'btn-danger', () => {
+                    uiManager.showConfirmation(
+                        `Are you sure you want to delete the mailing list "${list.list_name}"? This action cannot be undone.`,
+                        async () => {
+                            await this.deleteList(list.list_id);
+                        }
+                    );
+                });
+                
+                actionsCell.appendChild(editBtn);
+                actionsCell.appendChild(deleteBtn);
+            }
             
-            const deleteBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Delete', 'trash', 'btn-danger', () => {
-                uiManager.showConfirmation(
-                    `Are you sure you want to delete the mailing list "${list.list_name}"? This action cannot be undone.`,
-                    async () => {
-                        await this.deleteList(list.list_id);
-                    }
-                );
-            });
-            
-            actionsCell.appendChild(editBtn);
-            actionsCell.appendChild(deleteBtn);
             tbody.appendChild(row);
         });
     }
@@ -287,6 +370,8 @@ class MailingListApp {
             return;
         }
         
+        const hasWriteAccess = this.currentUser && (this.currentUser.role === 'administrator' || this.currentUser.role === 'operator');
+        
         this.members.forEach(member => {
             const row = document.createElement('tr');
             
@@ -340,23 +425,108 @@ class MailingListApp {
                 uiManager.showMemberSubscriptionsModal(member);
             });
 
+            // Only show edit/delete buttons for users with write access
+            if (hasWriteAccess) {
+                const editBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Edit', 'edit', 'btn-secondary', () => {
+                    uiManager.showMemberModal(member);
+                });
+                
+                const deleteBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Delete', 'trash', 'btn-danger', () => {
+                    uiManager.showConfirmation(
+                        `Are you sure you want to delete the member "${member.name}"? This will remove them from all mailing lists.`,
+                        async () => {
+                            await this.deleteMember(member.member_id);
+                        }
+                    );
+                });
+                
+                actionsCell.appendChild(subscriptionsBtn);
+                actionsCell.appendChild(editBtn);
+                actionsCell.appendChild(deleteBtn);
+            } else {
+                actionsCell.appendChild(subscriptionsBtn);
+            }
+            
+            tbody.appendChild(row);
+        });
+    }
+
+    /**
+     * Render users table (admin only)
+     */
+    renderUsers() {
+        const tbody = document.getElementById('usersTableBody');
+        tbody.innerHTML = '';
+        
+        if (this.users.length === 0) {
+            tbody.innerHTML = `
+                <tr>
+                    <td colspan="6" class="text-center text-muted">
+                        No users found. <a href="#" id="createFirstUser">Create your first user</a>
+                    </td>
+                </tr>
+            `;
+            
+            document.getElementById('createFirstUser').addEventListener('click', (e) => {
+                e.preventDefault();
+                uiManager.showUserModal();
+            });
+            return;
+        }
+        
+        this.users.forEach(user => {
+            const row = document.createElement('tr');
+            
+            // Format dates
+            const createdAt = new Date(user.created_at).toLocaleDateString();
+            const lastLogin = user.last_login ? new Date(user.last_login).toLocaleDateString() : 'Never';
+            
+            row.innerHTML = `
+                <td>
+                    <div class="font-medium">${uiManager.escapeHtml(user.username)}</div>
+                </td>
+                <td>
+                    <span class="role-badge role-${user.role}">${user.role.replace('-', ' ')}</span>
+                </td>
+                <td>
+                    <div class="text-sm text-muted">${createdAt}</div>
+                </td>
+                <td>
+                    <div class="text-sm text-muted">${lastLogin}</div>
+                </td>
+                <td></td>
+                <td>
+                    <div class="action-buttons"></div>
+                </td>
+            `;
+            
+            // Add status badge
+            const statusCell = row.cells[4];
+            statusCell.appendChild(uiManager.createStatusBadge(user.active));
+            
+            // Add action buttons
+            const actionsCell = row.cells[5].querySelector('.action-buttons');
+            
             const editBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Edit', 'edit', 'btn-secondary', () => {
-                uiManager.showMemberModal(member);
+                uiManager.showUserModal(user);
             });
             
-            const deleteBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Delete', 'trash', 'btn-danger', () => {
-                uiManager.showConfirmation(
-                    `Are you sure you want to delete the member "${member.name}"? This will remove them from all mailing lists.`,
-                    async () => {
-                        await this.deleteMember(member.member_id);
-                    }
-                );
-            });
+            // Don't allow deletion of current user
+            if (user.user_id !== this.currentUser.user_id) {
+                const deleteBtn = uiManager.createActionButton('Delete', 'trash', 'btn-danger', () => {
+                    uiManager.showConfirmation(
+                        `Are you sure you want to delete the user "${user.username}"? This action cannot be undone.`,
+                        async () => {
+                            await this.deleteUser(user.user_id);
+                        }
+                    );
+                });
+                actionsCell.appendChild(editBtn);
+                actionsCell.appendChild(deleteBtn);
+            } else {
+                actionsCell.appendChild(editBtn);
+            }
             
-            // Append all buttons
-            actionsCell.appendChild(subscriptionsBtn);
-            actionsCell.appendChild(editBtn);
-            actionsCell.appendChild(deleteBtn);
             tbody.appendChild(row);
         });
     }
@@ -410,6 +580,22 @@ class MailingListApp {
             uiManager.setLoading(false);
         }
     }
+
+    /**
+     * Delete a user
+     */
+    async deleteUser(userId) {
+        try {
+            uiManager.setLoading(true);
+            await apiClient.deleteUser(userId);
+            uiManager.showNotification('User deleted successfully', 'success');
+            await this.loadData();
+        } catch (error) {
+            uiManager.handleError(error, 'Failed to delete user');
+        } finally {
+            uiManager.setLoading(false);
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 // Initialize the application when DOM is loaded
diff --git a/web/static/js/ui.js b/web/static/js/ui.js
index 964a811..5932100 100644
--- a/web/static/js/ui.js
+++ b/web/static/js/ui.js
@@ -57,6 +57,10 @@ class UIManager {
             this.showMemberModal();
         });
 
+        document.getElementById('addUserBtn').addEventListener('click', () => {
+            this.showUserModal();
+        });
+
 
 
         // Member subscriptions modal
@@ -88,6 +92,11 @@ class UIManager {
             this.handleSubscriptionFormSubmit();
         });
 
+        document.getElementById('userForm').addEventListener('submit', (e) => {
+            e.preventDefault();
+            this.handleUserFormSubmit();
+        });
+
         // Confirmation modal
         document.getElementById('confirmOkBtn').addEventListener('click', () => {
             if (this.confirmCallback) {
@@ -245,6 +254,42 @@ class UIManager {
         this.showModal(modal);
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Show user modal (add/edit)
+     */
+    showUserModal(userData = null) {
+        const modal = document.getElementById('userModal');
+        const title = document.getElementById('userModalTitle');
+        const form = document.getElementById('userForm');
+        const passwordHelp = document.getElementById('passwordHelp');
+        const passwordField = document.getElementById('userPassword');
+        
+        if (userData) {
+            // Edit mode
+            title.textContent = 'Edit User';
+            document.getElementById('userName').value = userData.username;
+            document.getElementById('userName').readOnly = true; // Can't change username
+            passwordField.placeholder = 'Leave blank to keep current password';
+            passwordField.required = false;
+            passwordHelp.style.display = 'block';
+            document.getElementById('userRole').value = userData.role;
+            document.getElementById('userActive').checked = userData.active;
+            this.currentEditingItem = userData;
+        } else {
+            // Add mode
+            title.textContent = 'Add User';
+            form.reset();
+            document.getElementById('userName').readOnly = false;
+            passwordField.placeholder = 'Password';
+            passwordField.required = true;
+            passwordHelp.style.display = 'none';
+            document.getElementById('userActive').checked = true;
+            this.currentEditingItem = null;
+        }
+        
+        this.showModal(modal);
+    }
+
     /**
      * Show subscription modal
      */
@@ -400,6 +445,50 @@ class UIManager {
         }
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Handle user form submission
+     */
+    async handleUserFormSubmit() {
+        const form = document.getElementById('userForm');
+        const formData = new FormData(form);
+        
+        const userData = {
+            username: formData.get('userName'),
+            role: formData.get('userRole'),
+            active: formData.get('userActive') === 'on'
+        };
+
+        // Only include password if it's provided (for updates, empty means no change)
+        const password = formData.get('userPassword');
+        if (password) {
+            userData.password = password;
+        }
+
+        try {
+            this.setLoading(true);
+            
+            if (this.currentEditingItem) {
+                // Update existing user
+                await apiClient.updateUser(this.currentEditingItem.user_id, userData);
+                this.showNotification('User updated successfully', 'success');
+            } else {
+                // Create new user
+                if (!userData.password) {
+                    throw new Error('Password is required for new users');
+                }
+                await apiClient.createUser(userData);
+                this.showNotification('User created successfully', 'success');
+            }
+            
+            this.closeModal(document.getElementById('userModal'));
+            await window.app.loadData();
+        } catch (error) {
+            this.handleError(error, 'Failed to save user');
+        } finally {
+            this.setLoading(false);
+        }
+    }
+
     /**
      * Show member subscriptions modal
      */