feat: Implement host authentication and settings management

Introduces a new authentication flow for the host, requiring a password to access host-specific features. This commit also adds a dedicated settings section within the host view, allowing administrators to configure essential application parameters such as the API key for AI question generation and the join URL for players.

The backend has been updated to include a new `settings` table in the database to persist these configurations. The Gemini service is refactored to accept the API key as a parameter, enhancing flexibility and security. UI components like `HostView` and `App.tsx` are modified to integrate the new authentication and settings management functionalities.

Key changes include:
- Password-based authentication for host access.
- A new settings interface for API key and join URL management.
- Database schema update with a `settings` table.
- Refactoring `geminiService` to accept API key.
- UI adjustments for login and settings screens.

App.tsx

@@ -1,28 +1,83 @@
 import React, { useState, useEffect, Suspense } from 'react';
-import { GameProvider } from './context/GameContext';
-import { Monitor, Smartphone, LayoutDashboard, Loader2 } from 'lucide-react';
+import { GameProvider, useGame } from './context/GameContext';
+import { Monitor, Smartphone, LayoutDashboard, Loader2, RefreshCw, Lock } from 'lucide-react';
 
-// Lazy load components to reduce initial bundle size
 const HostView = React.lazy(() => import('./components/HostView').then(module => ({ default: module.HostView })));
 const PlayerView = React.lazy(() => import('./components/PlayerView').then(module => ({ default: module.PlayerView })));
 const SpectatorView = React.lazy(() => import('./components/SpectatorView').then(module => ({ default: module.SpectatorView })));
 
-const App: React.FC = () => {
+const LoginScreen: React.FC = () => {
+    const { login } = useGame();
+    const [password, setPassword] = useState('');
+    const [error, setError] = useState('');
+    const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);
+
+    const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+        e.preventDefault();
+        setLoading(true);
+        setError('');
+        const success = await login(password);
+        if (!success) {
+            setError('Invalid Password');
+        }
+        setLoading(false);
+    };
+
+    return (
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-center h-full bg-slate-900">
+            <div className="bg-white p-8 rounded-xl shadow-2xl max-w-sm w-full">
+                <div className="flex justify-center mb-6 text-indigo-600">
+                    <Lock size={48} />
+                </div>
+                <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-center text-slate-800 mb-6">Host Access</h2>
+                <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+                    <input 
+                        type="password" 
+                        value={password}
+                        onChange={(e) => setPassword(e.target.value)}
+                        className="w-full p-3 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg mb-4 text-slate-800 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 outline-none"
+                        placeholder="Enter Admin Password"
+                        autoFocus
+                    />
+                    {error && <p className="text-red-500 text-sm mb-4 text-center font-bold">{error}</p>}
+                    <button 
+                        type="submit" 
+                        disabled={loading}
+                        className="w-full bg-indigo-600 text-white py-3 rounded-lg font-bold hover:bg-indigo-700 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50"
+                    >
+                        {loading ? 'Verifying...' : 'Login'}
+                    </button>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    );
+};
+
+const AppContent: React.FC = () => {
+  const { setIsHost, isSyncing, isAuthenticated } = useGame();
   const [view, setView] = useState<'HOST' | 'PLAYER' | 'SPECTATOR'>('SPECTATOR');
 
-  // Simple hash routing for demo purposes
   useEffect(() => {
     const handleHashChange = () => {
       const hash = window.location.hash;
-      if (hash === '#host') setView('HOST');
-      else if (hash === '#player') setView('PLAYER');
-      else setView('SPECTATOR');
+      if (hash === '#host') {
+        setView('HOST');
+        setIsHost(true);
+      }
+      else if (hash === '#player') {
+        setView('PLAYER');
+        setIsHost(false);
+      }
+      else {
+        setView('SPECTATOR');
+        setIsHost(false);
+      }
     };
 
     handleHashChange();
     window.addEventListener('hashchange', handleHashChange);
     return () => window.removeEventListener('hashchange', handleHashChange);
-  }, []);
+  }, [setIsHost]);
 
   const navigate = (newView: 'HOST' | 'PLAYER' | 'SPECTATOR') => {
     setView(newView);
@@ -31,7 +86,8 @@ const App: React.FC = () => {
 
   const renderView = () => {
     switch (view) {
-      case 'HOST': return <HostView />;
+      case 'HOST': 
+        return isAuthenticated ? <HostView /> : <LoginScreen />;
       case 'PLAYER': return <PlayerView />;
       case 'SPECTATOR': return <SpectatorView />;
       default: return <SpectatorView />;
@@ -39,13 +95,15 @@ const App: React.FC = () => {
   };
 
   return (
-    <GameProvider>
       <div className="flex flex-col h-screen bg-slate-950 overflow-hidden">
         {/* Top Navigation Bar */}
         <nav className="flex items-center justify-between px-4 py-3 bg-slate-900 border-b border-slate-800 shadow-md shrink-0 z-50">
            <div className="flex items-center gap-3">
               <div className="w-8 h-8 bg-gradient-to-tr from-indigo-600 to-purple-600 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center font-black italic text-white shadow-lg border border-white/10">Q</div>
               <span className="font-bold text-lg tracking-wide text-slate-100 hidden sm:block">QuizMaster Live</span>
+              {isSyncing && (
+                  <RefreshCw size={14} className="text-slate-500 animate-spin ml-2" />
+              )}
            </div>
            
            <div className="flex bg-slate-800 p-1 rounded-lg border border-slate-700">
@@ -82,6 +140,13 @@ const App: React.FC = () => {
           </Suspense>
         </div>
       </div>
+  );
+};
+
+const App: React.FC = () => {
+  return (
+    <GameProvider>
+        <AppContent />
     </GameProvider>
   );
 };

api.php

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+<?php
+header("Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *");
+header("Access-Control-Allow-Methods: GET, POST, OPTIONS");
+header("Access-Control-Allow-Headers: Content-Type");
+header("Content-Type: application/json");
+
+// --- CONFIGURATION ---
+$host = 'localhost';
+$db   = 'quiz_db'; // CHANGE THIS
+$user = 'root';    // CHANGE THIS
+$pass = '';        // CHANGE THIS
+$charset = 'utf8mb4';
+
+// --- DB CONNECTION ---
+$dsn = "mysql:host=$host;dbname=$db;charset=$charset";
+$options = [
+    PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE            => PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION,
+    PDO::ATTR_DEFAULT_FETCH_MODE => PDO::FETCH_ASSOC,
+    PDO::ATTR_EMULATE_PREPARES   => false,
+];
+
+try {
+    $pdo = new PDO($dsn, $user, $pass, $options);
+} catch (\PDOException $e) {
+    echo json_encode(['error' => 'Database connection failed: ' . $e->getMessage()]);
+    exit;
+}
+
+// Handle Preflight
+if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] === 'OPTIONS') {
+    exit(0);
+}
+
+$action = $_GET['action'] ?? '';
+$input = json_decode(file_get_contents('php://input'), true);
+
+try {
+    if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] === 'GET') {
+        if ($action === 'getState') {
+            $stmt = $pdo->query("SELECT game_data FROM game_state WHERE id = 1");
+            $row = $stmt->fetch();
+            echo $row['game_data'] ?: '{}';
+        } 
+        elseif ($action === 'getIntents') {
+            $pdo->beginTransaction();
+            $stmt = $pdo->query("SELECT * FROM player_intents ORDER BY created_at ASC");
+            $intents = $stmt->fetchAll();
+            if ($intents) {
+                $pdo->exec("DELETE FROM player_intents"); 
+            }
+            $pdo->commit();
+            foreach ($intents as &$intent) {
+                $intent['payload'] = json_decode($intent['payload'], true);
+            }
+            echo json_encode($intents);
+        }
+        elseif ($action === 'getPublicSettings') {
+            // Only return the Join URL for public clients (Spectators/Players)
+            $stmt = $pdo->query("SELECT join_url FROM settings WHERE id = 1");
+            $row = $stmt->fetch();
+            echo json_encode(['joinUrl' => $row['join_url'] ?? '']);
+        }
+    } 
+    elseif ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] === 'POST') {
+        if ($action === 'pushState') {
+            $data = json_encode($input);
+            $stmt = $pdo->prepare("UPDATE game_state SET game_data = ? WHERE id = 1");
+            $stmt->execute([$data]);
+            echo json_encode(['success' => true]);
+        } 
+        elseif ($action === 'pushIntent') {
+            $type = $input['type'];
+            $payload = json_encode($input['payload']);
+            $stmt = $pdo->prepare("INSERT INTO player_intents (type, payload) VALUES (?, ?)");
+            $stmt->execute([$type, $payload]);
+            echo json_encode(['success' => true]);
+        }
+        elseif ($action === 'login') {
+            $password = $input['password'];
+            $stmt = $pdo->query("SELECT * FROM settings WHERE id = 1");
+            $row = $stmt->fetch();
+            
+            $loginSuccess = false;
+
+            if ($row) {
+                // 1. Check secure hash
+                if (password_verify($password, $row['admin_password'])) {
+                    $loginSuccess = true;
+                }
+                // 2. Check plaintext fallback (First Run / Recovery)
+                elseif ($row['admin_password'] === $password) {
+                    $loginSuccess = true;
+                    // Auto-upgrade to secure hash
+                    $newHash = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);
+                    $upd = $pdo->prepare("UPDATE settings SET admin_password = ? WHERE id = 1");
+                    $upd->execute([$newHash]);
+                }
+            }
+            
+            if ($loginSuccess) {
+                echo json_encode([
+                    'success' => true, 
+                    'apiKey' => $row['api_key'], 
+                    'joinUrl' => $row['join_url']
+                ]);
+            } else {
+                echo json_encode(['success' => false, 'error' => 'Invalid password']);
+            }
+        }
+        elseif ($action === 'updateSettings') {
+            $sql = "UPDATE settings SET api_key = ?, join_url = ? WHERE id = 1";
+            $params = [$input['apiKey'], $input['joinUrl']];
+            
+            if (!empty($input['newPassword'])) {
+                $sql = "UPDATE settings SET api_key = ?, join_url = ?, admin_password = ? WHERE id = 1";
+                $hash = password_hash($input['newPassword'], PASSWORD_DEFAULT);
+                $params[] = $hash;
+            }
+            
+            $stmt = $pdo->prepare($sql);
+            $stmt->execute($params);
+            echo json_encode(['success' => true]);
+        }
+    }
+} catch (Exception $e) {
+    http_response_code(500);
+    echo json_encode(['error' => $e->getMessage()]);
+}
+?>

components/HostView.tsx

@@ -3,18 +3,18 @@ import { useGame } from '../context/GameContext';
 import { GamePhase } from '../types';
 import type { Question } from '../types';
 import { Soundboard } from './Soundboard';
-import { Play, SkipForward, CheckCircle, XCircle, Users, Library, Sparkles, Plus, Trash2, Edit, ArrowLeft, Upload, RefreshCw, Image as ImageIcon, List, Trophy, RotateCcw } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Play, SkipForward, CheckCircle, XCircle, Users, Library, Sparkles, Plus, Trash2, Edit, ArrowLeft, Upload, RefreshCw, Image as ImageIcon, List, Trophy, RotateCcw, Settings, Save } from 'lucide-react';
 import { generateQuestions } from '../services/geminiService';
 
 export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
   const { 
-    gameState, activeGameName, players, teams, buzzQueue, questions, games,
+    gameState, activeGameName, players, teams, buzzQueue, questions, games, joinUrl, apiKey,
     approvePlayer, startGame, startCountdown, openBuzzers, 
     resolveBuzz, rectifyBuzz, skipQuestion, nextPhase, resetGame,
-    createGame, updateGame, deleteGame, loadGameToLive
+    createGame, updateGame, deleteGame, loadGameToLive, updateSettings
   } = useGame();
 
-  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<'GAME' | 'PLAYERS' | 'LIBRARY'>('GAME');
+  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<'GAME' | 'PLAYERS' | 'LIBRARY' | 'SETTINGS'>('GAME');
   
   // Library State
   const [editingGameId, setEditingGameId] = useState<string | null>(null);
@@ -26,10 +26,21 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
   const [isAddingQuestion, setIsAddingQuestion] = useState(false);
   const [manualQ, setManualQ] = useState({ text: '', answer: '', points: 10, category: '', mediaUrl: '' });
 
+  // Settings State
+  const [settingsForm, setSettingsForm] = useState({ 
+    joinUrl: joinUrl, 
+    apiKey: apiKey, 
+    newPassword: '' 
+  });
+  
+  // Update local form state when context changes
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    setSettingsForm(prev => ({ ...prev, joinUrl: joinUrl, apiKey: apiKey }));
+  }, [joinUrl, apiKey]);
+
   const currentQ = questions[gameState.currentQuestionIndex];
   const isPreGame = gameState.currentQuestionIndex === -1;
   const isGameOver = gameState.currentQuestionIndex >= questions.length;
-  // Correctly identify if we have finished all questions and are just lingering on the last leaderboard
   const isLastQuestionPhase = gameState.currentQuestionIndex === questions.length - 1;
 
   // --- Handlers ---
@@ -44,7 +55,7 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
   const handleAiGenerate = async (gameId: string) => {
     if (!aiTopic) return;
     setIsGenerating(true);
-    const newQuestions = await generateQuestions(aiTopic);
+    const newQuestions = await generateQuestions(aiTopic, apiKey); // Pass apiKey
     if (newQuestions.length > 0) {
       const game = games.find(g => g.id === gameId);
       if (game) {
@@ -53,7 +64,7 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
       alert(`Added ${newQuestions.length} questions!`);
       setAiTopic('');
     } else {
-      alert("Failed to generate. Check API Key or try again.");
+      alert("Failed to generate. Check API Key in Settings.");
     }
     setIsGenerating(false);
   };
@@ -73,7 +84,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
       if (!manualQ.text || !manualQ.answer) return;
       const game = games.find(g => g.id === gameId);
       if (game) {
-          // Detect Media Type
           let mediaType: 'image' | 'video' | undefined = undefined;
           if (manualQ.mediaUrl) {
               if (manualQ.mediaUrl.startsWith('data:image') || manualQ.mediaUrl.match(/\.(jpeg|jpg|gif|png)$/i)) {
@@ -81,7 +91,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
               } else if (manualQ.mediaUrl.includes('youtube') || manualQ.mediaUrl.includes('youtu.be')) {
                   mediaType = 'video';
               } else {
-                  // Fallback assumption for uploads vs links
                   mediaType = 'image';
               }
           }
@@ -109,12 +118,16 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
   };
 
   const handleLoadGame = (gameId: string) => {
-      // Removed confirm() as it can block execution or be annoying
       loadGameToLive(gameId);
       setActiveTab('GAME');
   };
 
-  // Find the winner of the current round (if any)
+  const handleSaveSettings = () => {
+    updateSettings(settingsForm.apiKey, settingsForm.joinUrl, settingsForm.newPassword);
+    setSettingsForm(prev => ({ ...prev, newPassword: '' })); // Clear password field
+    alert("Settings Updated!");
+  };
+
   const currentWinnerBuzz = buzzQueue.find(b => b.status === 'CORRECT');
   const currentWinner = currentWinnerBuzz ? players.find(p => p.id === currentWinnerBuzz.playerId) : null;
 
@@ -127,7 +140,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                 <div className="bg-indigo-600 text-white font-black px-2 py-1 rounded text-xl">QM</div>
                 <h1 className="font-bold text-lg text-slate-700">Host Dashboard</h1>
            </div>
-           {/* Active Game Display */}
            <div className="hidden md:flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 bg-indigo-50 border border-indigo-200 rounded-full shadow-sm">
                 <Library size={16} className="text-indigo-600" />
                 <span className="text-xs text-indigo-400 font-bold uppercase">ACTIVE GAME:</span>
@@ -155,7 +167,7 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
       </header>
 
       <div className="flex flex-1 overflow-hidden">
-        {/* Left Sidebar - Navigation & Soundboard */}
+        {/* Left Sidebar */}
         <aside className="w-64 bg-slate-900 text-white flex flex-col overflow-y-auto">
            <nav className="p-4 space-y-2">
               <button 
@@ -176,6 +188,14 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
               >
                  <Library className="w-4 h-4" /> Game Library
               </button>
+              <div className="pt-4 mt-4 border-t border-slate-700">
+                <button 
+                    onClick={() => setActiveTab('SETTINGS')}
+                    className={`w-full flex items-center gap-3 px-4 py-3 rounded transition-colors ${activeTab === 'SETTINGS' ? 'bg-indigo-600' : 'hover:bg-slate-800'}`}
+                >
+                    <Settings className="w-4 h-4" /> Settings
+                </button>
+              </div>
            </nav>
            
            <div className="mt-auto p-4 border-t border-slate-800">
@@ -189,7 +209,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
             {/* GAME CONTROL TAB */}
             {activeTab === 'GAME' && (
               <div className="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
-                 {/* LAST QUESTION WARNING */}
                  {isLastQuestionPhase && !isGameOver && (
                      <div className="bg-amber-100 border-l-4 border-amber-500 text-amber-700 p-4 mb-6 font-bold shadow-sm">
                          ⚠️ THIS IS THE LAST QUESTION!
@@ -236,15 +255,13 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                         </div>
                     )}
 
-                    {/* Controls based on Phase */}
+                    {/* Controls */}
                     <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-4 border-t border-slate-100 pt-6">
                         {gameState.phase === GamePhase.LOBBY && (
                             <button onClick={startGame} className="bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-700 text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold shadow-lg transition-all">
                                 START GAME
                             </button>
                         )}
-
-                        {/* Button logic for moving to next question OR finishing game */}
                         {(gameState.phase === GamePhase.LEADERBOARD || gameState.phase === GamePhase.LOBBY) && !isGameOver && (
                             isLastQuestionPhase && gameState.phase === GamePhase.LEADERBOARD ? (
                                 <button onClick={startCountdown} className="bg-indigo-800 hover:bg-indigo-900 text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold shadow-lg flex items-center gap-2 animate-pulse">
@@ -256,23 +273,18 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                                 </button>
                             )
                         )}
-
                         {gameState.phase === GamePhase.QUESTION_DISPLAY && (
                             <button onClick={openBuzzers} className="bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white px-8 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold shadow-lg animate-pulse">
                                 OPEN BUZZERS
                             </button>
                         )}
-
-                        {/* Skip/Reveal Button */}
                         {(gameState.phase === GamePhase.QUESTION_DISPLAY || gameState.phase === GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN || gameState.phase === GamePhase.ADJUDICATION) && (
                             <button onClick={skipQuestion} className="bg-slate-500 hover:bg-slate-600 text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold shadow-lg flex items-center gap-2 ml-auto">
                                 <SkipForward className="w-4 h-4" /> Reveal Answer
                             </button>
                         )}
-
                         {gameState.phase === GamePhase.ANSWER_REVEAL && (
                             <div className="flex w-full justify-between items-center">
-                                {/* UNDO BUTTON */}
                                 {currentWinner && (
                                     <button 
                                         onClick={() => rectifyBuzz(currentWinner.id, 'WRONG')}
@@ -282,7 +294,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                                         Undo Correct ({currentWinner.name})
                                     </button>
                                 )}
-                                
                                 <button onClick={nextPhase} className="bg-slate-800 hover:bg-slate-900 text-white px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-bold shadow-lg flex items-center gap-2 ml-auto">
                                     <SkipForward className="w-4 h-4" /> 
                                     {isLastQuestionPhase ? 'Finish Game' : 'Show Scores'}
@@ -292,7 +303,7 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                     </div>
                  </div>
 
-                 {/* QUESTION QUEUE PREVIEW (Added for better Host visibility) */}
+                 {/* Queue & Buzzer Panels */}
                  {isPreGame && questions.length > 0 && (
                      <div className="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 p-4 mb-8">
                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-3 text-slate-500 border-b border-slate-100 pb-2">
@@ -309,8 +320,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                         </ul>
                      </div>
                  )}
-
-                 {/* Buzzer Queue Adjudication */}
                  {buzzQueue.length > 0 && (
                      <div className="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-md border border-slate-200 overflow-hidden">
                         <div className="bg-slate-50 px-6 py-3 border-b border-slate-200 flex justify-between items-center">
@@ -321,7 +330,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                             {buzzQueue.map((buzz, idx) => {
                                 const player = players.find(p => p.id === buzz.playerId);
                                 const isCurrent = idx === 0 && buzz.status === 'PENDING';
-                                
                                 return (
                                     <div key={buzz.playerId} className={`px-6 py-4 flex items-center justify-between ${isCurrent ? 'bg-yellow-50' : ''}`}>
                                         <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
@@ -331,7 +339,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                                                 <div className="text-xs text-slate-500">{(buzz.timestamp % 10000)}ms</div>
                                             </div>
                                         </div>
-                                        
                                         <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
                                             {buzz.status === 'PENDING' ? (
                                                 isCurrent ? (
@@ -357,7 +364,6 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                                                     <span className={`text-xs font-bold px-2 py-1 rounded ${buzz.status === 'CORRECT' ? 'bg-green-100 text-green-700' : 'bg-red-100 text-red-700'}`}>
                                                         {buzz.status}
                                                     </span>
-                                                    {/* Correction Button for Wrong Answers */}
                                                     {buzz.status === 'WRONG' && (
                                                         <button 
                                                             onClick={() => rectifyBuzz(buzz.playerId, 'CORRECT')}
@@ -379,7 +385,58 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
               </div>
             )}
 
-            {/* PLAYERS TAB */}
+            {/* SETTINGS TAB */}
+            {activeTab === 'SETTINGS' && (
+                <div className="max-w-2xl mx-auto">
+                    <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold mb-6 text-slate-800">Host Configuration</h2>
+                    
+                    <div className="bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 space-y-6">
+                        <div>
+                            <label className="block text-sm font-bold text-slate-700 mb-2">Public Join URL</label>
+                            <input 
+                                type="text"
+                                className="w-full p-3 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-800 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 outline-none"
+                                value={settingsForm.joinUrl}
+                                onChange={e => setSettingsForm({ ...settingsForm, joinUrl: e.target.value })}
+                                placeholder="https://your-site.com/#player"
+                            />
+                            <p className="text-xs text-slate-500 mt-1">This URL is encoded into the QR code shown to players.</p>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div>
+                            <label className="block text-sm font-bold text-slate-700 mb-2">Gemini API Key</label>
+                            <input 
+                                type="password"
+                                className="w-full p-3 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-800 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 outline-none font-mono"
+                                value={settingsForm.apiKey}
+                                onChange={e => setSettingsForm({ ...settingsForm, apiKey: e.target.value })}
+                                placeholder="AIzaSy..."
+                            />
+                            <p className="text-xs text-slate-500 mt-1">Required for AI question generation.</p>
+                        </div>
+
+                        <div className="pt-4 border-t border-slate-100">
+                            <label className="block text-sm font-bold text-slate-700 mb-2">Change Host Password</label>
+                            <input 
+                                type="password"
+                                className="w-full p-3 border border-slate-300 rounded-lg text-slate-800 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-indigo-500 outline-none"
+                                value={settingsForm.newPassword}
+                                onChange={e => setSettingsForm({ ...settingsForm, newPassword: e.target.value })}
+                                placeholder="Leave empty to keep current password"
+                            />
+                        </div>
+
+                        <button 
+                            onClick={handleSaveSettings}
+                            className="w-full py-3 bg-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-700 text-white font-bold rounded-lg shadow-md flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+                        >
+                            <Save size={18} /> Save Settings
+                        </button>
+                    </div>
+                </div>
+            )}
+
+            {/* PLAYERS & LIBRARY TABS */}
             {activeTab === 'PLAYERS' && (
                 <div className="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
                     <table className="w-full text-left">
@@ -410,225 +467,147 @@ export const HostView: React.FC = () => {
                     </table>
                 </div>
             )}
-
-            {/* GAME LIBRARY TAB */}
-            {activeTab === 'LIBRARY' && (
+            {activeTab === 'LIBRARY' && !editingGameId && (
+                <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
+                    <div className="col-span-full flex justify-between items-center mb-6">
+                        <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800">Your Games</h2>
+                        <div className="flex gap-2">
+                            <input value={newGameName} onChange={e => setNewGameName(e.target.value)} placeholder="New Game Name..." className="px-4 py-2 rounded border border-slate-300 text-sm text-black bg-white" />
+                            <button onClick={handleCreateGame} className="bg-indigo-600 text-white px-4 py-2 rounded text-sm font-bold hover:bg-indigo-700">Create</button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    {games.map(game => (
+                        <div key={game.id} className="bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
+                            <h3 className="font-bold text-lg mb-1 text-slate-900">{game.name}</h3>
+                            <p className="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-4">{game.questions.length} Questions</p>
+                            <div className="flex gap-2 mt-2">
+                                <button onClick={() => setEditingGameId(game.id)} className="flex-1 py-2 bg-slate-100 text-slate-600 rounded text-sm font-bold flex items-center justify-center gap-2"><Edit size={14}/> Edit</button>
+                                <button onClick={() => handleLoadGame(game.id)} className="flex-1 py-2 bg-green-50 text-green-700 border border-green-200 rounded text-sm font-bold">Load</button>
+                                <button onClick={() => deleteGame(game.id)} className="p-2 text-red-400 hover:bg-red-50 rounded"><Trash2 size={16} /></button>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    ))}
+                </div>
+            )}
+            {activeTab === 'LIBRARY' && editingGameId && (
                 <div className="space-y-6">
-                    {!editingGameId ? (
-                        /* MODE: LIST GAMES */
-                        <>
-                            <div className="flex justify-between items-center mb-6">
-                                <h2 className="text-2xl font-bold text-slate-800">Your Games</h2>
-                                <div className="flex gap-2">
-                                    <input 
-                                        type="text" 
-                                        value={newGameName}
-                                        onChange={e => setNewGameName(e.target.value)}
-                                        placeholder="New Game Name..." 
-                                        className="px-4 py-2 rounded border border-slate-300 text-sm text-black bg-white"
-                                    />
+                    <button onClick={() => setEditingGameId(null)} className="flex items-center gap-2 text-slate-500 font-bold mb-4"><ArrowLeft size={16}/> Back to Library</button>
+                    <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-xl p-6 text-white shadow-lg">
+                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-4"><Sparkles className="w-5 h-5" /><h3 className="font-bold text-lg">AI Generator</h3></div>
+                        <div className="flex gap-2">
+                            <input value={aiTopic} onChange={(e) => setAiTopic(e.target.value)} placeholder="Topic..." className="flex-1 px-4 py-2 rounded text-slate-900 bg-white outline-none" />
+                            <button onClick={() => handleAiGenerate(editingGameId)} disabled={isGenerating} className="bg-white text-purple-700 px-4 py-2 rounded font-bold hover:bg-purple-50 disabled:opacity-50">{isGenerating ? '...' : 'Generate'}</button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
+                    
+                    <div className="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
+                        <div className="p-4 border-b border-slate-100 flex justify-between items-center">
+                            <h3 className="font-bold text-slate-700">Questions</h3>
+                            <button onClick={() => setIsAddingQuestion(!isAddingQuestion)} className="flex items-center gap-1 text-sm text-blue-600 font-bold hover:bg-blue-50 px-3 py-2 rounded"><Plus className="w-4 h-4" /> Add Manual</button>
+                        </div>
+                        
+                        {isAddingQuestion && (
+                            <div className="p-4 bg-slate-50 border-b border-slate-200">
+                                <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-4">
+                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
+                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Question</label>
+                                        <input 
+                                            placeholder="e.g. What is 2+2?" 
+                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
+                                            value={manualQ.text}
+                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, text: e.target.value})}
+                                        />
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
+                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Answer</label>
+                                        <input 
+                                            placeholder="e.g. 4" 
+                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
+                                            value={manualQ.answer}
+                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, answer: e.target.value})}
+                                        />
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
+                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Points</label>
+                                        <input 
+                                            type="number"
+                                            placeholder="10" 
+                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
+                                            value={manualQ.points}
+                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, points: Number(e.target.value)})}
+                                        />
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
+                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Category</label>
+                                        <input 
+                                            placeholder="e.g. Math" 
+                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
+                                            value={manualQ.category}
+                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, category: e.target.value})}
+                                        />
+                                    </div>
+                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1 md:col-span-2">
+                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Media</label>
+                                        <div className="flex gap-2">
+                                            <input 
+                                                type="text"
+                                                placeholder="YouTube Link or Image URL" 
+                                                className="flex-1 p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
+                                                value={manualQ.mediaUrl}
+                                                onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, mediaUrl: e.target.value})}
+                                            />
+                                            <div className="relative">
+                                                <input 
+                                                    type="file" 
+                                                    accept="image/*"
+                                                    onChange={handleImageUpload}
+                                                    className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full opacity-0 cursor-pointer"
+                                                />
+                                                <button className="h-full px-4 bg-slate-200 hover:bg-slate-300 text-slate-700 font-bold rounded flex items-center gap-2">
+                                                    <Upload size={16} /> Upload Img
+                                                </button>
+                                            </div>
+                                        </div>
+                                        <p className="text-[10px] text-slate-400">Supports YouTube links or Image Uploads</p>
+                                    </div>
+                                </div>
+                                <div className="flex justify-end gap-2">
+                                    <button onClick={() => setIsAddingQuestion(false)} className="px-3 py-1 text-slate-500 text-sm">Cancel</button>
                                     <button 
-                                        onClick={handleCreateGame}
-                                        className="bg-indigo-600 text-white px-4 py-2 rounded text-sm font-bold hover:bg-indigo-700"
+                                        onClick={() => handleAddManualQuestion(editingGameId)}
+                                        className="px-3 py-1 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded text-sm font-bold"
                                     >
-                                        Create
+                                        Save Question
                                     </button>
                                 </div>
                             </div>
-                            
-                            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
-                                {games.map(game => (
-                                    <div key={game.id} className="bg-white p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200 hover:shadow-md transition-shadow">
-                                        <div className="flex justify-between items-start mb-4">
-                                            <div className="h-12 w-12 bg-indigo-100 text-indigo-600 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center">
-                                                <Library className="w-6 h-6" />
-                                            </div>
-                                            <div className="flex gap-1">
-                                                <button onClick={() => setEditingGameId(game.id)} className="p-2 text-slate-400 hover:text-indigo-600 hover:bg-indigo-50 rounded">
-                                                    <Edit className="w-4 h-4" />
-                                                </button>
-                                                <button onClick={() => deleteGame(game.id)} className="p-2 text-slate-400 hover:text-red-600 hover:bg-red-50 rounded">
-                                                    <Trash2 className="w-4 h-4" />
-                                                </button>
-                                            </div>
-                                        </div>
-                                        <h3 className="font-bold text-lg mb-1 text-slate-900">{game.name}</h3>
-                                        <p className="text-sm text-slate-500 mb-4">{game.questions.length} Questions</p>
-                                        <button 
-                                            onClick={() => handleLoadGame(game.id)}
-                                            className="w-full py-2 bg-green-50 text-green-700 border border-green-200 rounded font-bold text-sm hover:bg-green-100 flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
-                                        >
-                                            <Upload className="w-4 h-4" /> LOAD TO LIVE
-                                        </button>
-                                    </div>
-                                ))}
-                            </div>
-                        </>
-                    ) : (
-                        /* MODE: EDIT GAME */
-                        (() => {
-                            const game = games.find(g => g.id === editingGameId);
-                            if (!game) return null;
+                        )}
 
-                            return (
-                                <div className="space-y-6">
-                                    <div className="flex items-center gap-4 mb-6">
-                                        <button onClick={() => setEditingGameId(null)} className="p-2 hover:bg-slate-200 rounded-full">
-                                            <ArrowLeft className="w-5 h-5 text-slate-600" />
-                                        </button>
-                                        <input 
-                                            value={game.name} 
-                                            onChange={e => updateGame(game.id, { name: e.target.value })}
-                                            className="text-2xl font-bold bg-transparent border-b border-transparent hover:border-slate-300 focus:border-indigo-600 focus:outline-none px-2 py-1 text-slate-900"
-                                        />
-                                        <span className="ml-auto text-sm text-slate-500">{game.questions.length} Questions</span>
-                                    </div>
-
-                                    {/* AI Generator for this game */}
-                                    <div className="bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-indigo-600 rounded-xl p-6 text-white shadow-lg">
-                                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-4">
-                                            <Sparkles className="w-5 h-5" />
-                                            <h3 className="font-bold text-lg">AI Question Generator</h3>
+                        <ul className="divide-y divide-slate-100">
+                            {games.find(g => g.id === editingGameId)?.questions.map((q, i) => (
+                                <li key={q.id} className="p-4 hover:bg-slate-50 flex justify-between items-center group">
+                                    <div className="flex-1">
+                                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
+                                            <span className="font-bold text-slate-400 text-xs">Q{i+1}</span>
+                                            <span className="text-xs bg-slate-100 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-slate-500">{q.category}</span>
+                                            <span className="text-xs bg-slate-100 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-slate-500 font-mono">{q.points}pts</span>
                                         </div>
-                                        <div className="flex gap-2">
-                                            <input 
-                                                type="text" 
-                                                value={aiTopic}
-                                                onChange={(e) => setAiTopic(e.target.value)}
-                                                placeholder="e.g. 80s Movies, World Capitals, Pokemon" 
-                                                className="flex-1 px-4 py-2 rounded text-slate-900 bg-white outline-none"
-                                            />
-                                            <button 
-                                                onClick={() => handleAiGenerate(game.id)}
-                                                disabled={isGenerating}
-                                                className="bg-white text-purple-700 px-4 py-2 rounded font-bold hover:bg-purple-50 disabled:opacity-50"
-                                            >
-                                                {isGenerating ? 'Dreaming...' : 'Generate'}
-                                            </button>
+                                        <div className="font-medium text-slate-800 flex items-center gap-2">
+                                            {q.mediaUrl && <ImageIcon size={14} className="text-indigo-500" />}
+                                            {q.text}
                                         </div>
+                                        <div className="text-sm text-green-700">A: {q.answer}</div>
                                     </div>
-
-                                    <div className="bg-white rounded-xl shadow-sm border border-slate-200">
-                                        <div className="p-4 border-b border-slate-100 flex justify-between items-center">
-                                            <h3 className="font-bold text-slate-700">Questions</h3>
-                                            <button 
-                                                onClick={() => setIsAddingQuestion(!isAddingQuestion)}
-                                                className="flex items-center gap-1 text-sm text-blue-600 font-bold hover:bg-blue-50 px-3 py-2 rounded"
-                                            >
-                                                <Plus className="w-4 h-4" /> Add Manual
-                                            </button>
-                                        </div>
-                                        
-                                        {/* Add Manual Form */}
-                                        {isAddingQuestion && (
-                                            <div className="p-4 bg-slate-50 border-b border-slate-200">
-                                                <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-4">
-                                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
-                                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Question</label>
-                                                        <input 
-                                                            placeholder="e.g. What is 2+2?" 
-                                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
-                                                            value={manualQ.text}
-                                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, text: e.target.value})}
-                                                        />
-                                                    </div>
-                                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
-                                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Answer</label>
-                                                        <input 
-                                                            placeholder="e.g. 4" 
-                                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
-                                                            value={manualQ.answer}
-                                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, answer: e.target.value})}
-                                                        />
-                                                    </div>
-                                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
-                                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Points</label>
-                                                        <input 
-                                                            type="number"
-                                                            placeholder="10" 
-                                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
-                                                            value={manualQ.points}
-                                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, points: Number(e.target.value)})}
-                                                        />
-                                                    </div>
-                                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1">
-                                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Category</label>
-                                                        <input 
-                                                            placeholder="e.g. Math" 
-                                                            className="p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
-                                                            value={manualQ.category}
-                                                            onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, category: e.target.value})}
-                                                        />
-                                                    </div>
-                                                    <div className="flex flex-col gap-1 md:col-span-2">
-                                                        <label className="text-xs font-bold text-slate-500">Media</label>
-                                                        <div className="flex gap-2">
-                                                            <input 
-                                                                type="text"
-                                                                placeholder="YouTube Link or Image URL" 
-                                                                className="flex-1 p-2 border rounded text-black bg-white"
-                                                                value={manualQ.mediaUrl}
-                                                                onChange={e => setManualQ({...manualQ, mediaUrl: e.target.value})}
-                                                            />
-                                                            <div className="relative">
-                                                                <input 
-                                                                    type="file" 
-                                                                    accept="image/*"
-                                                                    onChange={handleImageUpload}
-                                                                    className="absolute inset-0 w-full h-full opacity-0 cursor-pointer"
-                                                                />
-                                                                <button className="h-full px-4 bg-slate-200 hover:bg-slate-300 text-slate-700 font-bold rounded flex items-center gap-2">
-                                                                    <Upload size={16} /> Upload Img
-                                                                </button>
-                                                            </div>
-                                                        </div>
-                                                        <p className="text-[10px] text-slate-400">Supports YouTube links or Image Uploads</p>
-                                                    </div>
-                                                </div>
-                                                <div className="flex justify-end gap-2">
-                                                    <button onClick={() => setIsAddingQuestion(false)} className="px-3 py-1 text-slate-500 text-sm">Cancel</button>
-                                                    <button 
-                                                        onClick={() => handleAddManualQuestion(game.id)}
-                                                        className="px-3 py-1 bg-blue-600 text-white rounded text-sm font-bold"
-                                                    >
-                                                        Save Question
-                                                    </button>
-                                                </div>
-                                            </div>
-                                        )}
-
-                                        <ul className="divide-y divide-slate-100">
-                                            {game.questions.length === 0 && (
-                                                <li className="p-8 text-center text-slate-400">No questions yet. Add some manually or use AI!</li>
-                                            )}
-                                            {game.questions.map((q, i) => (
-                                                <li key={q.id} className="p-4 hover:bg-slate-50 flex justify-between items-center group">
-                                                    <div className="flex-1">
-                                                        <div className="flex items-center gap-2 mb-1">
-                                                            <span className="font-bold text-slate-400 text-xs">Q{i+1}</span>
-                                                            <span className="text-xs bg-slate-100 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-slate-500">{q.category}</span>
-                                                            <span className="text-xs bg-slate-100 px-2 py-0.5 rounded text-slate-500 font-mono">{q.points}pts</span>
-                                                        </div>
-                                                        <div className="font-medium text-slate-800 flex items-center gap-2">
-                                                            {q.mediaUrl && <ImageIcon size={14} className="text-indigo-500" />}
-                                                            {q.text}
-                                                        </div>
-                                                        <div className="text-sm text-green-700">A: {q.answer}</div>
-                                                    </div>
-                                                    <button 
-                                                        onClick={() => handleDeleteQuestion(game.id, q.id)}
-                                                        className="opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 p-2 text-red-400 hover:text-red-600"
-                                                    >
-                                                        <Trash2 className="w-4 h-4" />
-                                                    </button>
-                                                </li>
-                                            ))}
-                                        </ul>
-                                    </div>
-                                </div>
-                            );
-                        })()
-                    )}
+                                    <button 
+                                        onClick={() => handleDeleteQuestion(editingGameId, q.id)}
+                                        className="opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 p-2 text-red-400 hover:text-red-600"
+                                    >
+                                        <Trash2 className="w-4 h-4" />
+                                    </button>
+                                </li>
+                            ))}
+                        </ul>
+                    </div>
                 </div>
             )}
 

components/SpectatorView.tsx

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import { BarChart, Bar, XAxis, YAxis, Tooltip, ResponsiveContainer, Cell } from
 import { Trophy, Zap, Users } from 'lucide-react';
 
 export const SpectatorView: React.FC = () => {
-  const { gameState, questions, teams, players, buzzQueue } = useGame();
+  const { gameState, questions, teams, players, buzzQueue, joinUrl } = useGame();
   const currentQ = questions[gameState.currentQuestionIndex];
 
   // Helper to get formatted leaderboard data
@@ -29,10 +29,11 @@ export const SpectatorView: React.FC = () => {
             <h1 className="text-6xl md:text-8xl font-black text-transparent bg-clip-text bg-gradient-to-r from-yellow-400 to-orange-500 mb-8">
               JOIN THE QUIZ
             </h1>
-            <div className="bg-white p-4 inline-block rounded-xl mb-8">
-               <img src="https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?size=200x200&data=https://quiz-app-demo.com" alt="QR Code" className="w-48 h-48" />
+            <div className="bg-white p-4 inline-block rounded-xl mb-4">
+               <img src={`https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?size=200x200&data=${encodeURIComponent(joinUrl)}`} alt="QR Code" className="w-48 h-48" />
             </div>
-            <p className="text-2xl text-slate-300 mb-8">Scan to Join</p>
+            <p className="text-2xl text-slate-300 mb-2">Scan to Join</p>
+            <p className="text-lg text-slate-500 font-mono mb-8">{joinUrl}</p>
             
             <div className="flex flex-wrap justify-center gap-4 max-w-4xl mx-auto">
               {players.filter(p => p.isApproved).map(p => (

context/GameContext.tsx

@@ -1,22 +1,32 @@
-import React, { createContext, useContext, useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import React, { createContext, useContext, useState, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
 import { GamePhase } from '../types';
 import type { Player, Team, Question, BuzzerLog, GameState, Game } from '../types';
 
 interface GameContextType {
   // State
   gameState: GameState;
-  activeGameName: string; // New: Track which game is loaded
+  activeGameName: string; 
+  joinUrl: string;
+  apiKey: string;
   players: Player[];
   teams: Team[];
-  questions: Question[]; // The ACTIVE questions currently being played
-  games: Game[]; // The LIBRARY of saved games
+  questions: Question[];
+  games: Game[];
   buzzQueue: BuzzerLog[];
   currentPlayerId: string | null;
   
+  // Auth & Sync Status
+  isHost: boolean;
+  isAuthenticated: boolean;
+  setIsHost: (isHost: boolean) => void;
+  login: (password: string) => Promise<boolean>;
+  updateSettings: (newApiKey: string, newJoinUrl: string, newPassword?: string) => Promise<void>;
+  isSyncing: boolean;
+
   // Actions
   addPlayer: (name: string, teamName: string) => void;
   approvePlayer: (playerId: string) => void;
-  removePlayer: (playerId: string) => void; // New action
+  removePlayer: (playerId: string) => void;
   startGame: () => void;
   startCountdown: () => void;
   openBuzzers: () => void;
@@ -35,10 +45,13 @@ interface GameContextType {
   updateGame: (gameId: string, updates: Partial<Game>) => void;
   deleteGame: (gameId: string) => void;
   loadGameToLive: (gameId: string) => void;
+  setJoinUrl: (url: string) => void;
 }
 
 const GameContext = createContext<GameContextType | undefined>(undefined);
 
+const API_URL = import.meta.env.DEV ? 'http://localhost/quiz/api.php' : './api.php'; 
+
 // Initial Mock Data
 const INITIAL_QUESTIONS: Question[] = [
   { id: '1', text: "What is the capital of France?", answer: "Paris", points: 10, category: "Geography" },
@@ -68,6 +81,11 @@ const INITIAL_GAMES: Game[] = [
 ];
 
 export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children }) => {
+  const [isHost, setIsHost] = useState(false);
+  const [isAuthenticated, setIsAuthenticated] = useState(false);
+  const [isSyncing, setIsSyncing] = useState(false);
+
+  // --- GAME STATE ---
   const [gameState, setGameState] = useState<GameState>({
     phase: GamePhase.LOBBY,
     currentQuestionIndex: -1,
@@ -76,6 +94,8 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   });
 
   const [activeGameName, setActiveGameName] = useState<string>("General Knowledge Demo");
+  const [joinUrl, setJoinUrl] = useState<string>('');
+  const [apiKey, setApiKey] = useState<string>('');
   const [players, setPlayers] = useState<Player[]>([]);
   const [teams, setTeams] = useState<Team[]>([]);
   const [questions, setQuestionsQuestions] = useState<Question[]>(INITIAL_QUESTIONS);
@@ -83,46 +103,231 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   const [buzzQueue, setBuzzQueue] = useState<BuzzerLog[]>([]);
   const [currentPlayerId, setCurrentPlayerId] = useState<string | null>(null);
 
-  // Helper: Find or create team
-  const getOrCreateTeam = (name: string) => {
-    const existing = teams.find(t => t.name.toLowerCase() === name.toLowerCase());
-    if (existing) return existing;
-    const newTeam: Team = { id: crypto.randomUUID(), name, score: 0 };
-    setTeams(prev => [...prev, newTeam]);
-    return newTeam;
+  const stateRef = useRef({ gameState, players, teams, questions, activeGameName, buzzQueue, joinUrl, apiKey });
+  useEffect(() => {
+    stateRef.current = { gameState, players, teams, questions, activeGameName, buzzQueue, joinUrl, apiKey };
+  }, [gameState, players, teams, questions, activeGameName, buzzQueue, joinUrl, apiKey]);
+
+  // Initial Fetch for Clients (Spectators/Players) to get Join URL without login
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const fetchPublicSettings = async () => {
+        try {
+            const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=getPublicSettings`);
+            const data = await response.json();
+            if (data.joinUrl) setJoinUrl(data.joinUrl);
+            else {
+                // Default if empty
+                if (typeof window !== 'undefined') {
+                    setJoinUrl(`${window.location.origin}${window.location.pathname}#player`);
+                }
+            }
+        } catch (e) {
+            console.error("Failed to fetch public settings", e);
+        }
+    };
+    if (!isHost) fetchPublicSettings();
+  }, [isHost]);
+
+  // --- AUTHENTICATION ---
+  const login = async (password: string): Promise<boolean> => {
+      try {
+          const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=login`, {
+              method: 'POST',
+              headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+              body: JSON.stringify({ password })
+          });
+          const data = await response.json();
+          if (data.success) {
+              setIsAuthenticated(true);
+              setApiKey(data.apiKey || '');
+              if (data.joinUrl) setJoinUrl(data.joinUrl);
+              return true;
+          }
+          return false;
+      } catch (e) {
+          console.error(e);
+          return false;
+      }
+  };
+
+  const updateSettings = async (newApiKey: string, newJoinUrl: string, newPassword?: string) => {
+      try {
+          await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=updateSettings`, {
+              method: 'POST',
+              headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+              body: JSON.stringify({ apiKey: newApiKey, joinUrl: newJoinUrl, newPassword })
+          });
+          setApiKey(newApiKey);
+          setJoinUrl(newJoinUrl);
+      } catch (e) {
+          console.error("Failed to update settings", e);
+      }
+  };
+
+  // --- SYNC ENGINE ---
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const syncInterval = setInterval(async () => {
+      setIsSyncing(true);
+      try {
+        if (isHost && isAuthenticated) {
+          // --- HOST LOGIC ---
+          const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=getIntents`);
+          const intents = await response.json();
+          
+          if (Array.isArray(intents) && intents.length > 0) {
+             console.log("Processing Intents:", intents);
+             intents.forEach((item: any) => {
+                const { type, payload } = item;
+                
+                if (type === 'JOIN') {
+                   const { name, teamName, tempId } = payload;
+                   const currentTeams = stateRef.current.teams;
+                   const existingTeam = currentTeams.find(t => t.name.toLowerCase() === teamName.toLowerCase());
+                   
+                   let teamId = existingTeam?.id;
+                   if (!existingTeam) {
+                      const newTeam: Team = { id: crypto.randomUUID(), name: teamName, score: 0 };
+                      setTeams(prev => [...prev, newTeam]);
+                      teamId = newTeam.id;
+                   }
+                   
+                   const exists = stateRef.current.players.some(p => p.name === name && p.teamId === teamId);
+                   if (!exists && teamId) {
+                      const newPlayer: Player = {
+                        id: tempId || crypto.randomUUID(),
+                        name,
+                        teamId,
+                        score: 0,
+                        isApproved: true,
+                        stats: { correctAnswers: 0, totalBuzzes: 0, bestReactionTime: null }
+                      };
+                      setPlayers(prev => [...prev, newPlayer]);
+                   }
+                }
+                else if (type === 'BUZZ') {
+                    const { playerId } = payload;
+                    const currentState = stateRef.current.gameState;
+                    const currentQueue = stateRef.current.buzzQueue;
+                    
+                    if (currentState.phase === GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN && !currentQueue.find(b => b.playerId === playerId)) {
+                        const newBuzz: BuzzerLog = {
+                            playerId,
+                            timestamp: Date.now(),
+                            order: currentQueue.length + 1,
+                            status: 'PENDING'
+                        };
+                        setBuzzQueue(prev => {
+                            const updated = [...prev, newBuzz];
+                             if (updated.length === 1) { 
+                                 setGameState(gs => ({ ...gs, phase: GamePhase.ADJUDICATION }));
+                             }
+                            return updated;
+                        });
+                    }
+                }
+                else if (type === 'LEAVE') {
+                   const { playerId } = payload;
+                   setPlayers(prev => prev.filter(p => p.id !== playerId));
+                }
+             });
+          }
+
+          const fullState = {
+              gameState: stateRef.current.gameState,
+              players: stateRef.current.players,
+              teams: stateRef.current.teams,
+              questions: stateRef.current.questions,
+              activeGameName: stateRef.current.activeGameName,
+              buzzQueue: stateRef.current.buzzQueue,
+              // Note: We don't push settings (joinUrl/apiKey) to game_state to avoid leaking credentials to clients polling getState
+          };
+
+          await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=pushState`, {
+              method: 'POST',
+              headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+              body: JSON.stringify(fullState)
+          });
+
+        } else {
+          // --- CLIENT LOGIC ---
+          const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=getState`);
+          const remoteState = await response.json();
+          
+          if (remoteState && remoteState.gameState) {
+              setGameState(remoteState.gameState);
+              setPlayers(remoteState.players || []);
+              setTeams(remoteState.teams || []);
+              setQuestionsQuestions(remoteState.questions || []);
+              setActiveGameName(remoteState.activeGameName || "");
+              setBuzzQueue(remoteState.buzzQueue || []);
+              // Clients don't receive joinUrl from game_state loop, they get it from getPublicSettings
+          }
+        }
+      } catch (e) {
+        console.error("Sync Error:", e);
+      } finally {
+        setIsSyncing(false);
+      }
+    }, 500); 
+
+    return () => clearInterval(syncInterval);
+  }, [isHost, isAuthenticated]);
+
+  // --- ACTIONS ---
+
+  const sendIntent = async (type: string, payload: any) => {
+      try {
+          await fetch(`${API_URL}?action=pushIntent`, {
+              method: 'POST',
+              headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+              body: JSON.stringify({ type, payload })
+          });
+      } catch (e) {
+          console.error("Failed to send intent", e);
+      }
   };
 
   const addPlayer = (name: string, teamName: string) => {
-    const team = getOrCreateTeam(teamName);
-    const newPlayer: Player = {
-      id: crypto.randomUUID(),
-      name,
-      teamId: team.id,
-      score: 0,
-      isApproved: false, // Requires admin approval
-      stats: {
-        correctAnswers: 0,
-        totalBuzzes: 0,
-        bestReactionTime: null
-      }
-    };
-    setPlayers(prev => [...prev, newPlayer]);
-    if (!currentPlayerId) setCurrentPlayerId(newPlayer.id);
+    const tempId = crypto.randomUUID();
+    setCurrentPlayerId(tempId);
+    sendIntent('JOIN', { name, teamName, tempId });
   };
 
   const removePlayer = (playerId: string) => {
-    setPlayers(prev => prev.filter(p => p.id !== playerId));
-    if (currentPlayerId === playerId) {
-        setCurrentPlayerId(null);
+    if (isHost) {
+        setPlayers(prev => prev.filter(p => p.id !== playerId));
+    } else {
+        sendIntent('LEAVE', { playerId });
+        if (currentPlayerId === playerId) setCurrentPlayerId(null);
     }
   };
 
   const approvePlayer = (playerId: string) => {
+    if (!isHost) return;
     setPlayers(prev => prev.map(p => p.id === playerId ? { ...p, isApproved: true } : p));
   };
 
+  const handleBuzz = (playerId: string) => {
+    if (isHost) {
+        if (gameState.phase !== GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN) return;
+        if (buzzQueue.find(b => b.playerId === playerId)) return;
+        const newBuzz: BuzzerLog = {
+          playerId,
+          timestamp: Date.now(),
+          order: buzzQueue.length + 1,
+          status: 'PENDING'
+        };
+        setBuzzQueue(prev => [...prev, newBuzz]);
+        if (buzzQueue.length === 0) {
+            setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.ADJUDICATION }));
+        }
+    } else {
+        sendIntent('BUZZ', { playerId });
+    }
+  };
+  
   const startGame = () => {
-    // Directly start Q1 Countdown, skipping initial Leaderboard
+    if (!isHost) return;
     setGameState({
         phase: GamePhase.COUNTDOWN,
         currentQuestionIndex: 0,
@@ -133,16 +338,15 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   };
 
   const startCountdown = () => {
+    if (!isHost) return;
     let nextIndex = gameState.currentQuestionIndex;
     if (gameState.phase === GamePhase.LEADERBOARD || gameState.phase === GamePhase.LOBBY) {
         nextIndex = gameState.currentQuestionIndex + 1;
     }
-
     if (nextIndex >= questions.length) {
         setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.FINAL_STATS }));
         return;
     }
-
     setGameState({
         phase: GamePhase.COUNTDOWN,
         currentQuestionIndex: nextIndex,
@@ -153,6 +357,7 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   };
 
   useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isHost) return;
     let timer: ReturnType<typeof setTimeout>;
     if (gameState.phase === GamePhase.COUNTDOWN) {
       if (gameState.countdownValue > 0) {
@@ -164,60 +369,32 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
       }
     }
     return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [gameState.phase, gameState.countdownValue]);
+  }, [gameState.phase, gameState.countdownValue, isHost]);
 
   const openBuzzers = () => {
+    if (!isHost) return;
     setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN, buzzerOpenTimestamp: Date.now() }));
   };
 
-  const handleBuzz = (playerId: string) => {
-    if (gameState.phase !== GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN) return;
-    if (buzzQueue.find(b => b.playerId === playerId)) return;
-
-    const newBuzz: BuzzerLog = {
-      playerId,
-      timestamp: Date.now(),
-      order: buzzQueue.length + 1,
-      status: 'PENDING'
-    };
-    
-    setBuzzQueue(prev => [...prev, newBuzz]);
-    
-    if (buzzQueue.length === 0) {
-        setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.ADJUDICATION }));
-    }
-  };
-
   const resolveBuzz = (playerId: string, correct: boolean) => {
+    if (!isHost) return;
     const currentQ = questions[gameState.currentQuestionIndex];
     const player = players.find(p => p.id === playerId);
     
-    // Update Stats logic
     setPlayers(prev => prev.map(p => {
         if (p.id !== playerId) return p;
-        
         let newStats = { ...p.stats };
-        // Increment attempts (total buzzes)
         newStats.totalBuzzes += 1;
-
-        // Calculate reaction time if this buzz was the first one processed
-        // We only really care about updating reaction time if it was a successful/valid buzz attempt
         if (gameState.buzzerOpenTimestamp) {
             const reactionTime = Date.now() - gameState.buzzerOpenTimestamp;
             if (newStats.bestReactionTime === null || reactionTime < newStats.bestReactionTime) {
                 newStats.bestReactionTime = reactionTime;
             }
         }
-
         if (correct) {
             newStats.correctAnswers += 1;
-            return { 
-                ...p, 
-                score: p.score + currentQ.points,
-                stats: newStats
-            };
+            return { ...p, score: p.score + currentQ.points, stats: newStats };
         }
-        
         return { ...p, stats: newStats };
     }));
 
@@ -237,6 +414,7 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   };
 
   const rectifyBuzz = (playerId: string, newStatus: 'CORRECT' | 'WRONG') => {
+      if (!isHost) return;
       const currentQ = questions[gameState.currentQuestionIndex];
       const player = players.find(p => p.id === playerId);
       if (!player || !player.teamId) return;
@@ -250,37 +428,31 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
       
       if (newStatus === 'CORRECT' && oldBuzz.status !== 'CORRECT') {
           setTeams(prev => prev.map(t => t.id === player.teamId ? { ...t, score: t.score + points } : t));
-          // Also correct stat if rectifying
           setPlayers(prev => prev.map(p => p.id === playerId ? { 
-              ...p, 
-              score: p.score + points,
-              stats: { ...p.stats, correctAnswers: p.stats.correctAnswers + 1 }
+              ...p, score: p.score + points, stats: { ...p.stats, correctAnswers: p.stats.correctAnswers + 1 }
           } : p));
-
           setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.ANSWER_REVEAL }));
       } 
       else if (newStatus === 'WRONG' && oldBuzz.status === 'CORRECT') {
           setTeams(prev => prev.map(t => t.id === player.teamId ? { ...t, score: t.score - points } : t));
           setPlayers(prev => prev.map(p => p.id === playerId ? { 
-              ...p, 
-              score: p.score - points,
-              stats: { ...p.stats, correctAnswers: Math.max(0, p.stats.correctAnswers - 1) }
+              ...p, score: p.score - points, stats: { ...p.stats, correctAnswers: Math.max(0, p.stats.correctAnswers - 1) }
           } : p));
-          
           const othersPending = buzzQueue.some(b => b.playerId !== playerId && b.status === 'PENDING');
           setGameState(prev => ({ 
-              ...prev, 
-              phase: othersPending || buzzQueue.length === 0 ? GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN : GamePhase.ADJUDICATION 
+              ...prev, phase: othersPending || buzzQueue.length === 0 ? GamePhase.BUZZER_OPEN : GamePhase.ADJUDICATION 
           }));
       }
   };
 
   const skipQuestion = () => {
+    if (!isHost) return;
     setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.ANSWER_REVEAL }));
     setBuzzQueue([]);
   };
 
   const nextPhase = () => {
+      if (!isHost) return;
       if (gameState.phase === GamePhase.ANSWER_REVEAL) {
           setGameState(prev => ({ ...prev, phase: GamePhase.LEADERBOARD }));
       }
@@ -298,34 +470,22 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   };
 
   const resetGame = () => {
-    // "Soft Reset" - Keep players and teams, but reset their scores and stats
+    if (!isHost) return;
     setGameState({
         phase: GamePhase.LOBBY,
         currentQuestionIndex: -1,
         countdownValue: 3,
         buzzerOpenTimestamp: null
     });
-    
-    // Reset Scores and Stats for Players
     setPlayers(prev => prev.map(p => ({
-        ...p,
-        score: 0,
-        stats: {
-            correctAnswers: 0,
-            totalBuzzes: 0,
-            bestReactionTime: null
-        }
+        ...p, score: 0, stats: { correctAnswers: 0, totalBuzzes: 0, bestReactionTime: null }
     })));
-
-    // Reset Team Scores
     setTeams(prev => prev.map(t => ({ ...t, score: 0 })));
-
     setBuzzQueue([]);
   };
 
-  // --- LIBRARY ACTIONS ---
-
   const createGame = (name: string) => {
+      if (!isHost) return;
       const newGame: Game = {
           id: crypto.randomUUID(),
           name,
@@ -336,19 +496,21 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
   };
 
   const updateGame = (gameId: string, updates: Partial<Game>) => {
+      if (!isHost) return;
       setGames(prev => prev.map(g => g.id === gameId ? { ...g, ...updates } : g));
   };
 
   const deleteGame = (gameId: string) => {
+      if (!isHost) return;
       setGames(prev => prev.filter(g => g.id !== gameId));
   };
 
   const loadGameToLive = (gameId: string) => {
+      if (!isHost) return;
       const game = games.find(g => g.id === gameId);
       if (game) {
           setQuestionsQuestions([...game.questions]);
           setActiveGameName(game.name);
-          
           setGameState({
               phase: GamePhase.LOBBY,
               currentQuestionIndex: -1,
@@ -356,7 +518,6 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
               buzzerOpenTimestamp: null
           });
           setBuzzQueue([]);
-          // NOTE: We do not clear players here anymore, allowing roster to persist between games
       }
   };
 
@@ -364,12 +525,20 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
     <GameContext.Provider value={{
       gameState,
       activeGameName,
+      joinUrl,
+      apiKey,
       players,
       teams,
       questions,
       games,
       buzzQueue,
       currentPlayerId,
+      isHost,
+      isAuthenticated,
+      setIsHost,
+      login,
+      updateSettings,
+      isSyncing,
       addPlayer,
       approvePlayer,
       removePlayer,
@@ -388,7 +557,8 @@ export const GameProvider: React.FC<{ children: React.ReactNode }> = ({ children
       createGame,
       updateGame,
       deleteGame,
-      loadGameToLive
+      loadGameToLive,
+      setJoinUrl
     }}>
       {children}
     </GameContext.Provider>

database.sql

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `game_state` (
+  `id` int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT,
+  `game_data` longtext NOT NULL,
+  `updated_at` timestamp NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ON UPDATE CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+  PRIMARY KEY (`id`)
+) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4;
+
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `player_intents` (
+  `id` int(11) NOT NULL AUTO_INCREMENT,
+  `type` varchar(50) NOT NULL,
+  `payload` longtext NOT NULL,
+  `created_at` timestamp NOT NULL DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
+  PRIMARY KEY (`id`)
+) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4;
+
+CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `settings` (
+  `id` int(11) NOT NULL,
+  `admin_password` varchar(255) NOT NULL,
+  `api_key` varchar(255) DEFAULT '',
+  `join_url` varchar(255) DEFAULT '',
+  PRIMARY KEY (`id`)
+) ENGINE=InnoDB DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8mb4;
+
+-- Initialize Game State
+INSERT INTO `game_state` (`id`, `game_data`) VALUES (1, '{}') ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE `id`=1;
+
+-- Initialize Settings with plaintext 'admin'. 
+-- api.php will detect this, log you in, and automatically hash it.
+INSERT INTO `settings` (`id`, `admin_password`, `api_key`, `join_url`) 
+VALUES (1, 'admin', '', '') 
+ON DUPLICATE KEY UPDATE `admin_password`='admin';

services/geminiService.ts

@@ -1,12 +1,9 @@
 import { GoogleGenAI, Type } from "@google/genai";
 import type { Question } from "../types";
 
-const generateQuestions = async (topic: string, count: number = 5): Promise<Question[]> => {
-  // Use process.env.API_KEY as per guidelines.
-  const apiKey = process.env.API_KEY;
-
+const generateQuestions = async (topic: string, apiKey: string, count: number = 5): Promise<Question[]> => {
   if (!apiKey) {
-    console.error("API Key is missing. Check your .env file.");
+    console.error("API Key is missing. Please configure it in Host Settings.");
     return [];
   }
 

types.ts

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+
 export const GamePhase = {
   LOBBY: 'LOBBY',
   COUNTDOWN: 'COUNTDOWN',
@@ -66,4 +67,11 @@ export interface GameState {
   currentQuestionIndex: number;
   countdownValue: number;
   buzzerOpenTimestamp: number | null; // To calculate reaction time
-}
+}
+
+// Synchronization Types
+export interface PlayerIntent {
+  type: 'JOIN' | 'BUZZ' | 'LEAVE';
+  payload: any;
+  created_at?: string;
+}