diff --git a/middleware/auth.ts b/middleware/auth.ts
index 805379f..47baaa6 100644
--- a/middleware/auth.ts
+++ b/middleware/auth.ts
@@ -2,8 +2,9 @@ export default defineNuxtRouteMiddleware(async (to, from) => {
   if (import.meta.server) return
 
   const { data } = await useFetch('/api/auth/verify')
-  
+
   if (!data.value?.authenticated) {
-    return navigateTo('/login')
+    // Preserve the original URL so user can be redirected back after login
+    return navigateTo(`/login?redirect=${encodeURIComponent(to.fullPath)}`)
   }
 })