Update app.py

app.py

@@ -74,6 +74,17 @@ with app.app_context():
         logger.error(f"Admin initialization error: {str(init_err)}")
     
     logger.info("Database initialized")
+    
+    # Force fix any users who are pending but accidentally active
+    try:
+        inconsistent_users = User.query.filter_by(status='pending', is_active=True).all()
+        if inconsistent_users:
+            for u in inconsistent_users:
+                u.is_active = False
+            db.session.commit()
+            logger.info(f"Fixed {len(inconsistent_users)} inconsistent pending accounts.")
+    except Exception as e:
+        logger.error(f"Cleanup error: {str(e)}")
 
 
 @app.after_request
@@ -216,12 +227,14 @@ def register_user():
             if existing_email:
                 return format_error_response("Email already registered", 409)
         
-        # Create user
+        # Create user - explicitly set status and activity for Admin approval workflow
         user = User(
             matric_no=matric_no,
             name=name,
             email=email,
-            role=role
+            role=role,
+            is_active=False,
+            status='pending'
         )
         user.set_password(password)