diff --git a/client/src/App.tsx b/client/src/App.tsx
index 9a3f249..def52dc 100644
--- a/client/src/App.tsx
+++ b/client/src/App.tsx
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ import { QueryClientProvider } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 import { Toaster } from "@/components/ui/toaster";
 import { AuthProvider } from "@/lib/auth";
 import { TutorialProvider } from "@/components/Tutorial";
+import { ProtectedRoute } from "@/components/ProtectedRoute";
 import NotFound from "@/pages/not-found";
 import Home from "@/pages/home";
 import Passport from "@/pages/passport";
@@ -34,17 +35,17 @@ function Router() {
       <Route path="/dashboard" component={Dashboard} />
       <Route path="/curriculum" component={Curriculum} />
       <Route path="/login" component={Login} />
-      <Route path="/admin" component={Admin} />
-      <Route path="/admin/architects" component={AdminArchitects} />
-      <Route path="/admin/projects" component={AdminProjects} />
-      <Route path="/admin/credentials" component={AdminCredentials} />
-      <Route path="/admin/aegis" component={AdminAegis} />
-      <Route path="/admin/sites" component={AdminSites} />
-      <Route path="/admin/logs" component={AdminLogs} />
-      <Route path="/admin/achievements" component={AdminAchievements} />
-      <Route path="/admin/applications" component={AdminApplications} />
-      <Route path="/admin/activity" component={AdminActivity} />
-      <Route path="/admin/notifications" component={AdminNotifications} />
+      <Route path="/admin">{() => <ProtectedRoute><Admin /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/architects">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminArchitects /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/projects">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminProjects /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/credentials">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminCredentials /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/aegis">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminAegis /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/sites">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminSites /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/logs">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminLogs /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/achievements">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminAchievements /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/applications">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminApplications /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/activity">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminActivity /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
+      <Route path="/admin/notifications">{() => <ProtectedRoute><AdminNotifications /></ProtectedRoute>}</Route>
       <Route path="/pitch" component={Pitch} />
       <Route component={NotFound} />
     </Switch>
diff --git a/client/src/components/ProtectedRoute.tsx b/client/src/components/ProtectedRoute.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..adc163c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/components/ProtectedRoute.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import { useLocation } from "wouter";
+import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
+
+interface ProtectedRouteProps {
+  children: React.ReactNode;
+}
+
+export function ProtectedRoute({ children }: ProtectedRouteProps) {
+  const { isAuthenticated, isLoading } = useAuth();
+  const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
+      setLocation("/login");
+    }
+  }, [isLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
+
+  if (isLoading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
+        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  if (!isAuthenticated) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return <>{children}</>;
+}
diff --git a/client/src/lib/iconMap.tsx b/client/src/lib/iconMap.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..10dc147
--- /dev/null
+++ b/client/src/lib/iconMap.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,81 @@
+import {
+  Award, Star, Trophy, Crown, Shield, Zap, Heart, ThumbsUp,
+  Users, UserPlus, UserCheck, UserCog, User,
+  MessageSquare, MessageCircle, MessagesSquare, Hash, Send,
+  Newspaper, PenSquare, PenTool,
+  Code, FolderGit2, ClipboardCheck, Ticket, CheckCircle2, BugOff,
+  Rocket, Footprints, Gift, Gem, Diamond, Magnet,
+  Calendar, CalendarDays, CalendarHeart,
+  Video, Clapperboard, Flame,
+  Globe, Network, Brain, ShieldCheck, ShieldEllipsis,
+  Swords, LogIn, GraduationCap
+} from "lucide-react";
+
+const iconMap: Record<string, React.ComponentType<{ className?: string }>> = {
+  "award": Award,
+  "star": Star,
+  "trophy": Trophy,
+  "crown": Crown,
+  "shield": Shield,
+  "zap": Zap,
+  "heart": Heart,
+  "thumbs-up": ThumbsUp,
+  "users": Users,
+  "user-plus": UserPlus,
+  "user-check": UserCheck,
+  "user-cog": UserCog,
+  "user": User,
+  "message-square": MessageSquare,
+  "message-circle": MessageCircle,
+  "messages-square": MessagesSquare,
+  "message-square-plus": MessageSquare,
+  "hash": Hash,
+  "send": Send,
+  "newspaper": Newspaper,
+  "pen-square": PenSquare,
+  "pen-tool": PenTool,
+  "code": Code,
+  "folder-git-2": FolderGit2,
+  "clipboard-check": ClipboardCheck,
+  "ticket": Ticket,
+  "check-circle-2": CheckCircle2,
+  "bug-off": BugOff,
+  "rocket": Rocket,
+  "footprints": Footprints,
+  "gift": Gift,
+  "gem": Gem,
+  "diamond": Diamond,
+  "magnet": Magnet,
+  "calendar": Calendar,
+  "calendar-days": CalendarDays,
+  "calendar-heart": CalendarHeart,
+  "video": Video,
+  "clapperboard": Clapperboard,
+  "flame": Flame,
+  "globe": Globe,
+  "network": Network,
+  "brain-circuit": Brain,
+  "shield-check": ShieldCheck,
+  "shield-ellipsis": ShieldEllipsis,
+  "swords": Swords,
+  "login": LogIn,
+  "logins": LogIn,
+  "graduationcap": GraduationCap,
+};
+
+export function getIcon(iconName: string | null | undefined): React.ReactNode {
+  if (!iconName) return "🏆";
+  
+  const normalized = iconName.toLowerCase().trim();
+  const IconComponent = iconMap[normalized];
+  
+  if (IconComponent) {
+    return <IconComponent className="w-6 h-6 text-primary" />;
+  }
+  
+  if (iconName.length <= 4) {
+    return iconName;
+  }
+  
+  return "🏆";
+}
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-achievements.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-achievements.tsx
index c54c0f3..8f44a8d 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-achievements.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-achievements.tsx
@@ -1,26 +1,17 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
+import { getIcon } from "@/lib/iconMap";
 import { 
   Users, FileCode, Shield, Activity, LogOut, 
   BarChart3, User, Globe, Key, Award, Star, Trophy
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminAchievements() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: achievements, isLoading } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["achievements"],
     queryFn: async () => {
@@ -28,17 +19,8 @@ export default function AdminAchievements() {
       if (!res.ok) throw new Error("Failed to fetch achievements");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
@@ -84,7 +66,7 @@ export default function AdminAchievements() {
                 >
                   <div className="flex items-start gap-4">
                     <div className="w-12 h-12 bg-black/20 rounded-lg flex items-center justify-center text-2xl">
-                      {achievement.icon || '🏆'}
+                      {getIcon(achievement.icon)}
                     </div>
                     <div className="flex-1">
                       <h3 className="font-display text-white uppercase text-sm">{achievement.name}</h3>
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-activity.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-activity.tsx
index 1cc4b92..f418b3b 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-activity.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-activity.tsx
@@ -18,18 +18,12 @@ interface ActivityEvent {
 }
 
 export default function AdminActivity() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
   const [liveEvents, setLiveEvents] = useState<ActivityEvent[]>([]);
   const [lastRefresh, setLastRefresh] = useState(new Date());
   const [seenEventIds, setSeenEventIds] = useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-      setLocation("/login");
-    }
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: profiles } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["profiles"],
     queryFn: async () => {
@@ -37,7 +31,6 @@ export default function AdminActivity() {
       if (!res.ok) return [];
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
     refetchInterval: 10000,
   });
 
@@ -48,7 +41,6 @@ export default function AdminActivity() {
       if (!res.ok) return [];
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
     refetchInterval: 5000,
   });
 
@@ -89,14 +81,6 @@ export default function AdminActivity() {
     }
   }, [authLogs]);
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-aegis.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-aegis.tsx
index 59e9e27..20e0d00 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-aegis.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-aegis.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from "@tanstack/react-query";
 import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
@@ -8,19 +7,10 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminAegis() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: alerts } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["alerts"],
     queryFn: async () => {
@@ -28,7 +18,6 @@ export default function AdminAegis() {
       if (!res.ok) return [];
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
   const { data: authLogs } = useQuery({
@@ -38,7 +27,6 @@ export default function AdminAegis() {
       if (!res.ok) return [];
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
   const resolveAlertMutation = useMutation({
@@ -56,14 +44,6 @@ export default function AdminAegis() {
     },
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-applications.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-applications.tsx
index e63fede..e9417a4 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-applications.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-applications.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { useState } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from "@tanstack/react-query";
@@ -10,20 +10,11 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminApplications() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
   const [selectedApp, setSelectedApp] = useState<any>(null);
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: applications, isLoading } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["applications"],
     queryFn: async () => {
@@ -31,7 +22,6 @@ export default function AdminApplications() {
       if (!res.ok) throw new Error("Failed to fetch applications");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
   const updateApplicationMutation = useMutation({
@@ -50,14 +40,6 @@ export default function AdminApplications() {
     },
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-architects.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-architects.tsx
index ff8d5cc..f41a1f0 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-architects.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-architects.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { useState } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery, useMutation, useQueryClient } from "@tanstack/react-query";
@@ -10,28 +10,18 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminArchitects() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
   const [searchQuery, setSearchQuery] = useState("");
   const [selectedProfile, setSelectedProfile] = useState<any>(null);
   const queryClient = useQueryClient();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: profiles, isLoading } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["profiles"],
     queryFn: async () => {
       const res = await fetch("/api/profiles");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
   const updateProfileMutation = useMutation({
@@ -50,14 +40,6 @@ export default function AdminArchitects() {
     },
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const filteredProfiles = profiles?.filter((p: any) => 
     p.username?.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase()) ||
     p.email?.toLowerCase().includes(searchQuery.toLowerCase())
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-credentials.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-credentials.tsx
index 42cafda..7bdeba9 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-credentials.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-credentials.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
 import { 
@@ -7,26 +6,9 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminCredentials() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-logs.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-logs.tsx
index 23ada3c..41b9fab 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-logs.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-logs.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
@@ -9,18 +8,9 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminLogs() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: logs, isLoading } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["auth-logs"],
     queryFn: async () => {
@@ -28,17 +18,8 @@ export default function AdminLogs() {
       if (!res.ok) throw new Error("Failed to fetch logs");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-notifications.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-notifications.tsx
index 3252f11..ad65246 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-notifications.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-notifications.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react";
+import { useState } from "react";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useAuth } from "@/lib/auth";
 import { 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ const defaultSettings: NotificationSetting[] = [
 ];
 
 export default function AdminNotifications() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
   const [settings, setSettings] = useState<NotificationSetting[]>(() => {
     if (typeof window !== "undefined") {
@@ -44,15 +44,6 @@ export default function AdminNotifications() {
   });
   const [saved, setSaved] = useState(false);
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const toggleSetting = (id: string) => {
     setSettings((prev) =>
       prev.map((s) => (s.id === id ? { ...s, enabled: !s.enabled } : s))
@@ -67,14 +58,6 @@ export default function AdminNotifications() {
     setTimeout(() => setSaved(false), 3000);
   };
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-projects.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-projects.tsx
index 849a11f..86eb837 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-projects.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-projects.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
@@ -9,35 +8,17 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminProjects() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: projects, isLoading } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["projects"],
     queryFn: async () => {
       const res = await fetch("/api/projects");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin-sites.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin-sites.tsx
index 9adb82b..6a6cb47 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin-sites.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin-sites.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
@@ -9,18 +8,9 @@ import {
 } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function AdminSites() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: sites, isLoading } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["sites"],
     queryFn: async () => {
@@ -28,17 +18,8 @@ export default function AdminSites() {
       if (!res.ok) throw new Error("Failed to fetch sites");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
-  if (authLoading || !isAuthenticated) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");
diff --git a/client/src/pages/admin.tsx b/client/src/pages/admin.tsx
index f378036..697ae98 100644
--- a/client/src/pages/admin.tsx
+++ b/client/src/pages/admin.tsx
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-import { useEffect } from "react";
 import { motion } from "framer-motion";
 import { Link, useLocation } from "wouter";
 import { useQuery } from "@tanstack/react-query";
@@ -10,25 +9,15 @@ import {
 import gridBg from '@assets/generated_images/dark_subtle_digital_grid_texture.png';
 
 export default function Admin() {
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, isLoading: authLoading, logout } = useAuth();
+  const { user, logout } = useAuth();
   const [, setLocation] = useLocation();
 
-  useEffect(() => {
-    const timer = setTimeout(() => {
-      if (!authLoading && !isAuthenticated) {
-        setLocation("/login");
-      }
-    }, 200);
-    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
-  }, [authLoading, isAuthenticated, setLocation]);
-
   const { data: metrics } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ["metrics"],
     queryFn: async () => {
       const res = await fetch("/api/metrics");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
   const { data: profiles } = useQuery({
@@ -37,7 +26,6 @@ export default function Admin() {
       const res = await fetch("/api/profiles");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
   const { data: projects } = useQuery({
@@ -46,21 +34,8 @@ export default function Admin() {
       const res = await fetch("/api/projects");
       return res.json();
     },
-    enabled: isAuthenticated,
   });
 
-  if (authLoading) {
-    return (
-      <div className="min-h-screen bg-background flex items-center justify-center">
-        <div className="text-primary animate-pulse">Loading...</div>
-      </div>
-    );
-  }
-
-  if (!isAuthenticated) {
-    return null;
-  }
-
   const handleLogout = async () => {
     await logout();
     setLocation("/");