fix: Seamless user journey for register/login/Stripe

PROBLEM: Redirect parameters were getting lost during user flows

FIXES APPLIED:

1. Register Page:
   - Default redirect: /command/dashboard (was /dashboard)
   - Stores redirect in localStorage before email verification
   - Preserves redirect when linking to login page

2. Login Page:
   - Checks localStorage for stored redirect (from registration)
   - Clears stored redirect after successful login
   - Uses useState for dynamic redirect handling

3. OAuth Callback:
   - Default redirect: /command/dashboard (was /dashboard)
   - Backend OAuth endpoints also updated

4. Fixed all /dashboard → /command/dashboard links:
   - pricing/page.tsx
   - page.tsx (landing page)
   - AdminLayout.tsx
   - DomainChecker.tsx
   - command/dashboard/page.tsx
   - Header.tsx (simplified check)

5. Backend OAuth:
   - Default redirect_path: /command/dashboard

NEW USER JOURNEY:

Pricing → Register → Email Verify → Login → Pricing → Stripe
                                                    ↓
                                            Welcome Page
                                                    ↓
                                              Dashboard

The redirect is preserved throughout:
- Query param ?redirect=/pricing passed through register/login
- Stored in localStorage during email verification gap
- Cleaned up after successful login

STRIPE FLOW CLARIFICATION:
- Stripe does NOT create users
- Users must register FIRST with email/password
- Then they can upgrade via Stripe checkout
- This is by design for security and flexibility

backend/app/api/oauth.py

@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ async def google_callback(
         )
     
     # Parse redirect from state
-    redirect_path = "/dashboard"
+    redirect_path = "/command/dashboard"
     if ":" in state:
         _, redirect_path = state.split(":", 1)
     
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ async def github_callback(
         )
     
     # Parse redirect from state
-    redirect_path = "/dashboard"
+    redirect_path = "/command/dashboard"
     if ":" in state:
         _, redirect_path = state.split(":", 1)
     

frontend/src/app/command/dashboard/page.tsx

@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
   useEffect(() => {
     if (searchParams.get('upgraded') === 'true') {
       showToast('Welcome to your upgraded plan! 🎉', 'success')
-      window.history.replaceState({}, '', '/dashboard')
+      window.history.replaceState({}, '', '/command/dashboard')
     }
   }, [searchParams])
 

frontend/src/app/login/page.tsx

@@ -54,8 +54,17 @@ function LoginForm() {
   const [oauthProviders, setOauthProviders] = useState({ google_enabled: false, github_enabled: false })
   const [verified, setVerified] = useState(false)
 
-  // Get redirect URL from query params
+  // Get redirect URL from query params or localStorage (set during registration)
-  const redirectTo = searchParams.get('redirect') || '/command/dashboard'
+  const paramRedirect = searchParams.get('redirect')
+  const [redirectTo, setRedirectTo] = useState(paramRedirect || '/command/dashboard')
+  
+  // Check localStorage for redirect (set during registration before email verification)
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const storedRedirect = localStorage.getItem('pounce_redirect_after_login')
+    if (storedRedirect && !paramRedirect) {
+      setRedirectTo(storedRedirect)
+    }
+  }, [paramRedirect])
   
   // Check for verified status
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -88,6 +97,9 @@ function LoginForm() {
         return
       }
       
+      // Clear stored redirect (was set during registration)
+      localStorage.removeItem('pounce_redirect_after_login')
+      
       // Redirect to intended destination or dashboard
       router.push(redirectTo)
     } catch (err: unknown) {

frontend/src/app/oauth/callback/page.tsx

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ function OAuthCallbackContent() {
 
   useEffect(() => {
     const token = searchParams.get('token')
-    const redirect = searchParams.get('redirect') || '/dashboard'
+    const redirect = searchParams.get('redirect') || '/command/dashboard'
     const isNew = searchParams.get('new') === 'true'
     const error = searchParams.get('error')
 

frontend/src/app/page.tsx

@@ -768,7 +768,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
               <ArrowRight className="w-4 h-4" />
             </Link>
             <Link 
-              href={isAuthenticated ? "/dashboard" : "/register"} 
+              href={isAuthenticated ? "/command/dashboard" : "/register"} 
               className="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-8 py-4 text-foreground-muted hover:text-foreground transition-colors"
             >
               {isAuthenticated ? "Go to Dashboard" : "Start Free"}
@@ -789,7 +789,7 @@ export default function HomePage() {
             Track your first domain in under a minute. Free forever, no credit card.
           </p>
           <Link 
-            href={isAuthenticated ? "/dashboard" : "/register"}
+            href={isAuthenticated ? "/command/dashboard" : "/register"}
             className="group inline-flex items-center gap-3 px-10 py-5 bg-accent text-background rounded-2xl
                        text-lg font-semibold hover:bg-accent-hover transition-all duration-300
                        shadow-[0_0_40px_rgba(16,185,129,0.2)] hover:shadow-[0_0_60px_rgba(16,185,129,0.3)]"

frontend/src/app/pricing/page.tsx

@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ export default function PricingPage() {
               Start with Scout. It's free forever. Upgrade when you need more.
             </p>
             <Link
-              href={isAuthenticated ? "/dashboard" : "/register"}
+              href={isAuthenticated ? "/command/dashboard" : "/register"}
               className="btn-primary inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-6 py-3"
             >
               {isAuthenticated ? "Command Center" : "Join the Hunt"}

frontend/src/app/register/page.tsx

@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ function RegisterForm() {
   const [registered, setRegistered] = useState(false)
 
   // Get redirect URL from query params
-  const redirectTo = searchParams.get('redirect') || '/dashboard'
+  const redirectTo = searchParams.get('redirect') || '/command/dashboard'
 
   // Load OAuth providers
   useEffect(() => {
@@ -76,6 +76,13 @@ function RegisterForm() {
 
     try {
       await register(email, password)
+      
+      // Store redirect URL for after email verification
+      // This will be picked up by the login page after verification
+      if (redirectTo !== '/command/dashboard') {
+        localStorage.setItem('pounce_redirect_after_login', redirectTo)
+      }
+      
       // Show verification message
       setRegistered(true)
     } catch (err) {
@@ -86,7 +93,7 @@ function RegisterForm() {
   }
 
   // Generate login link with redirect preserved
-  const loginLink = redirectTo !== '/dashboard' 
+  const loginLink = redirectTo !== '/command/dashboard' 
     ? `/login?redirect=${encodeURIComponent(redirectTo)}`
     : '/login'
 

frontend/src/components/AdminLayout.tsx

@@ -286,7 +286,7 @@ function AdminSidebar({
       <div className="border-t border-border/30 py-4 px-3 space-y-2">
         {/* Back to User Dashboard */}
         <Link
-          href="/dashboard"
+          href="/command/dashboard"
           className={clsx(
             "flex items-center gap-3 px-3 py-3 rounded-xl transition-all duration-300",
             "text-accent hover:bg-accent/10 border border-transparent hover:border-accent/20"

frontend/src/components/DomainChecker.tsx

@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ export function DomainChecker() {
                     Grab it now or track it in your watchlist.
                   </p>
                   <Link
-                    href={isAuthenticated ? '/dashboard' : '/register'}
+                    href={isAuthenticated ? '/command/dashboard' : '/register'}
                     className="shrink-0 flex items-center justify-center sm:justify-start gap-2 px-5 py-2.5
                                bg-accent text-background text-ui font-medium rounded-lg
                                hover:bg-accent-hover transition-all duration-300"
@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ export function DomainChecker() {
                     <span className="text-left">We&apos;ll alert you the moment it drops.</span>
                   </div>
                   <Link
-                    href={isAuthenticated ? '/dashboard' : '/register'}
+                    href={isAuthenticated ? '/command/dashboard' : '/register'}
                     className="shrink-0 flex items-center justify-center sm:justify-start gap-2 px-4 py-2.5
                                bg-background-tertiary text-foreground text-ui font-medium rounded-lg 
                                border border-border hover:border-border-hover transition-all duration-300"

frontend/src/components/Header.tsx

@@ -51,9 +51,7 @@ export function Header() {
   }
 
   // Check if we're on a Command Center page (should use Sidebar instead)
-  const isCommandCenterPage = ['/dashboard', '/watchlist', '/portfolio', '/market', '/intelligence', '/settings', '/admin'].some(
+  const isCommandCenterPage = pathname.startsWith('/command') || pathname.startsWith('/admin')
-    path => pathname.startsWith(path)
-  )
 
   // If logged in and on Command Center page, don't render this header
   if (isAuthenticated && isCommandCenterPage) {