Implement Forgot Password Endpoint

[ayshadogo]

Description:
Allow users to request a password reset via email.

Tasks:

• Create POST /api/auth/forgot-password
• Find user by email (always return 200 to avoid user enumeration)
• Generate a secure reset token and save its hash + expiry to the user document
• Send password reset email with the token link

Acceptance Criteria:
An email with a reset link is sent if the email exists in the system.

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[mxrtins04]

Good day mediator, can i be assigned this issue please?

[fredericklamar342-prog]

@fredericklamar342-prog has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 6th wave.

Kindly assign to me I can implement

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[dzekojohn4]

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Can I take this?

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