diff --git a/apps/bff/src/modules/auth/guards/failed-login-throttle.guard.ts b/apps/bff/src/modules/auth/guards/failed-login-throttle.guard.ts
index baf5cc26..284c2f45 100644
--- a/apps/bff/src/modules/auth/guards/failed-login-throttle.guard.ts
+++ b/apps/bff/src/modules/auth/guards/failed-login-throttle.guard.ts
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import type { Request } from "express";
 
 @Injectable()
 export class FailedLoginThrottleGuard {
-  constructor(@Inject("REDIS") private readonly redis: Redis) {}
+  constructor(@Inject("REDIS_CLIENT") private readonly redis: Redis) {}
 
   private getTracker(req: Request): string {
     // Track by IP address + User Agent for failed login attempts only
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/LoadingOverlay.tsx b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/LoadingOverlay.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..592f81d2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/LoadingOverlay.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+import { Spinner } from "./Spinner";
+
+interface LoadingOverlayProps {
+  /** Whether the overlay is visible */
+  isVisible: boolean;
+  /** Main loading message */
+  title: string;
+  /** Optional subtitle/description */
+  subtitle?: string;
+  /** Spinner size */
+  spinnerSize?: "xs" | "sm" | "md" | "lg" | "xl";
+  /** Custom spinner color */
+  spinnerClassName?: string;
+  /** Custom overlay background */
+  overlayClassName?: string;
+}
+
+export function LoadingOverlay({
+  isVisible,
+  title,
+  subtitle,
+  spinnerSize = "xl",
+  spinnerClassName = "text-blue-600",
+  overlayClassName = "bg-white/80 backdrop-blur-sm",
+}: LoadingOverlayProps) {
+  if (!isVisible) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className={`fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center ${overlayClassName}`}>
+      <div className="text-center">
+        <Spinner size={spinnerSize} className={`mb-4 ${spinnerClassName}`} />
+        <p className="text-lg font-medium text-gray-900">{title}</p>
+        {subtitle && (
+          <p className="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-1">{subtitle}</p>
+        )}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/Spinner.tsx b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/Spinner.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..604e483a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/Spinner.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
+
+interface SpinnerProps {
+  size?: "xs" | "sm" | "md" | "lg" | "xl";
+  className?: string;
+}
+
+const sizeClasses = {
+  xs: "h-3 w-3",
+  sm: "h-4 w-4", 
+  md: "h-6 w-6",
+  lg: "h-8 w-8",
+  xl: "h-10 w-10",
+};
+
+export function Spinner({ size = "sm", className }: SpinnerProps) {
+  return (
+    <svg
+      className={cn(
+        "animate-spin text-current",
+        sizeClasses[size],
+        className
+      )}
+      fill="none"
+      viewBox="0 0 24 24"
+    >
+      <circle
+        className="opacity-25"
+        cx="12"
+        cy="12"
+        r="10"
+        stroke="currentColor"
+        strokeWidth="4"
+      />
+      <path
+        className="opacity-75"
+        fill="currentColor"
+        d="M4 12a8 8 0 018-8V0C5.373 0 0 5.373 0 12h4zm2 5.291A7.962 7.962 0 014 12H0c0 3.042 1.135 5.824 3 7.938l3-2.647z"
+      />
+    </svg>
+  );
+}
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/button.tsx b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/button.tsx
index cb3bcde1..c6474aa2 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/button.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/button.tsx
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ import type { AnchorHTMLAttributes, ButtonHTMLAttributes, ReactNode } from "reac
 import { forwardRef } from "react";
 import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority";
 import { cn } from "@/lib/utils";
-// Loading spinner removed - using inline spinner for buttons
+import { Spinner } from "./Spinner";
 
 const buttonVariants = cva(
   "inline-flex items-center justify-center rounded-md text-sm font-medium transition-colors focus-visible:outline-none focus-visible:ring-2 focus-visible:ring-ring focus-visible:ring-offset-2 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:pointer-events-none ring-offset-background",
@@ -75,15 +75,11 @@ const Button = forwardRef<HTMLButtonElement | HTMLAnchorElement, ButtonProps>((p
         aria-busy={loading || undefined}
         {...anchorProps}
       >
-        <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-2">
-          {loading ? (
-            <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border border-current border-t-transparent" />
-          ) : (
-            leftIcon
-          )}
-          <span>{loading ? (loadingText ?? children) : children}</span>
-          {!loading && rightIcon ? <span className="ml-1">{rightIcon}</span> : null}
-        </span>
+      <span className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
+        {loading ? <Spinner size="sm" /> : leftIcon}
+        <span>{loading ? (loadingText ?? children) : children}</span>
+        {!loading && rightIcon ? <span className="ml-1">{rightIcon}</span> : null}
+      </span>
       </a>
     );
   }
@@ -104,12 +100,8 @@ const Button = forwardRef<HTMLButtonElement | HTMLAnchorElement, ButtonProps>((p
       aria-busy={loading || undefined}
       {...buttonProps}
     >
-      <span className="inline-flex items-center gap-2">
-        {loading ? (
-          <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border border-current border-t-transparent" />
-        ) : (
-          leftIcon
-        )}
+      <span className="inline-flex items-center justify-center gap-2">
+        {loading ? <Spinner size="sm" /> : leftIcon}
         <span>{loading ? (loadingText ?? children) : children}</span>
         {!loading && rightIcon ? <span className="ml-1">{rightIcon}</span> : null}
       </span>
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/index.ts b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/index.ts
index 60cc1587..6a2c2df0 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/index.ts
+++ b/apps/portal/src/components/atoms/index.ts
@@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ export type { StatusPillProps } from "./status-pill";
 export { Badge, badgeVariants } from "./badge";
 export type { BadgeProps } from "./badge";
 
-// Loading components consolidated into skeleton loading
+// Loading components
+export { Spinner } from "./Spinner";
+export { LoadingOverlay } from "./LoadingOverlay";
 
 export {
   ErrorState,
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LinkWhmcsForm/LinkWhmcsForm.tsx b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LinkWhmcsForm/LinkWhmcsForm.tsx
index 7317d7ce..d9c25268 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LinkWhmcsForm/LinkWhmcsForm.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LinkWhmcsForm/LinkWhmcsForm.tsx
@@ -76,15 +76,14 @@ export function LinkWhmcsForm({ onTransferred, className = "" }: LinkWhmcsFormPr
 
           {error && <ErrorMessage className="text-center">{error}</ErrorMessage>}
 
-          <Button type="submit" disabled={isSubmitting || loading} className="w-full">
-            {isSubmitting || loading ? (
-              <>
-                <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border-b-2 border-white mr-2"></div>
-                Linking Account...
-              </>
-            ) : (
-              "Link WHMCS Account"
-            )}
+          <Button 
+            type="submit" 
+            disabled={isSubmitting || loading} 
+            loading={isSubmitting || loading}
+            loadingText="Linking Account..."
+            className="w-full"
+          >
+            Link WHMCS Account
           </Button>
         </form>
 
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LoginForm/LoginForm.tsx b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LoginForm/LoginForm.tsx
index ee12a338..5cecb9cc 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LoginForm/LoginForm.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/components/LoginForm/LoginForm.tsx
@@ -121,15 +121,14 @@ export function LoginForm({
 
         {error && <ErrorMessage className="text-center">{error}</ErrorMessage>}
 
-        <Button type="submit" disabled={isSubmitting || loading} className="w-full">
-          {isSubmitting || loading ? (
-            <>
-              <div className="animate-spin rounded-full h-4 w-4 border-b-2 border-white mr-2"></div>
-              Signing in...
-            </>
-          ) : (
-            "Sign in"
-          )}
+        <Button 
+          type="submit" 
+          disabled={isSubmitting || loading} 
+          loading={isSubmitting || loading}
+          loadingText="Signing in..."
+          className="w-full"
+        >
+          Sign in
         </Button>
 
         {showSignupLink && (
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/hooks/use-auth.ts b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/hooks/use-auth.ts
index 7802f429..5940bfc5 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/hooks/use-auth.ts
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/hooks/use-auth.ts
@@ -35,14 +35,17 @@ export function useAuth() {
     checkAuth,
     refreshSession,
     clearError,
+    clearLoading,
   } = useAuthStore();
 
   // Enhanced login with redirect handling
   const login = useCallback(
     async (credentials: LoginRequestInput) => {
       await loginAction(credentials);
+      // Keep loading state active during redirect
       const redirectTo = getPostLoginRedirect(searchParams);
       router.push(redirectTo);
+      // Note: loading will be cleared when the new page loads
     },
     [loginAction, router, searchParams]
   );
@@ -84,6 +87,7 @@ export function useAuth() {
     checkAuth,
     refreshSession,
     clearError,
+    clearLoading,
   };
 }
 
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/services/auth.store.ts b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/services/auth.store.ts
index 99687264..8e5a14db 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/services/auth.store.ts
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/services/auth.store.ts
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ export interface AuthState {
   refreshSession: () => Promise<void>;
   checkAuth: () => Promise<void>;
   clearError: () => void;
+  clearLoading: () => void;
   hydrateUserProfile: (profile: Partial<AuthenticatedUser>) => void;
 }
 
@@ -53,7 +54,7 @@ type AuthResponseData = {
 };
 
 export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()((set, get) => {
-  const applyAuthResponse = (data: AuthResponseData) => {
+  const applyAuthResponse = (data: AuthResponseData, keepLoading = false) => {
     set({
       user: data.user,
       session: {
@@ -61,7 +62,7 @@ export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()((set, get) => {
         refreshExpiresAt: data.tokens.refreshExpiresAt,
       },
       isAuthenticated: true,
-      loading: false,
+      loading: keepLoading,
       error: null,
     });
   };
@@ -82,7 +83,7 @@ export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()((set, get) => {
         if (!parsed.success) {
           throw new Error(parsed.error.issues?.[0]?.message ?? "Login failed");
         }
-        applyAuthResponse(parsed.data);
+        applyAuthResponse(parsed.data, true); // Keep loading for redirect
       } catch (error) {
         const errorInfo = getErrorInfo(error);
         set({ loading: false, error: errorInfo.message, isAuthenticated: false });
@@ -302,6 +303,8 @@ export const useAuthStore = create<AuthState>()((set, get) => {
 
     clearError: () => set({ error: null }),
 
+    clearLoading: () => set({ loading: false }),
+
     hydrateUserProfile: profile => {
       set(state => {
         if (!state.user) {
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/LoginView.tsx b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/LoginView.tsx
index 2d34f608..03e405fd 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/LoginView.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/LoginView.tsx
@@ -2,12 +2,25 @@
 
 import { AuthLayout } from "../components";
 import { LoginForm } from "@/features/auth/components";
+import { useAuthStore } from "../services/auth.store";
+import { LoadingOverlay } from "@/components/atoms";
 
 export function LoginView() {
+  const { loading, isAuthenticated } = useAuthStore();
+
   return (
-    <AuthLayout title="Welcome back" subtitle="Sign in to your Assist Solutions account">
-      <LoginForm />
-    </AuthLayout>
+    <>
+      <AuthLayout title="Welcome back" subtitle="Sign in to your Assist Solutions account">
+        <LoginForm />
+      </AuthLayout>
+      
+      {/* Full-page loading overlay during authentication */}
+      <LoadingOverlay
+        isVisible={loading && isAuthenticated}
+        title="Redirecting to dashboard..."
+        subtitle="Please wait while we load your account"
+      />
+    </>
   );
 }
 
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SetPasswordView.tsx b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SetPasswordView.tsx
index b39a1bd3..43519b5a 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SetPasswordView.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SetPasswordView.tsx
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import Link from "next/link";
 import { useRouter, useSearchParams } from "next/navigation";
 import { AuthLayout } from "../components";
 import { SetPasswordForm } from "@/features/auth/components";
+import { LoadingOverlay } from "@/components/atoms";
 
 function SetPasswordContent() {
   const router = useRouter();
@@ -87,9 +88,12 @@ export function SetPasswordView() {
     <Suspense
       fallback={
         <AuthLayout title="Set password" subtitle="Preparing your account transfer...">
-          <div className="flex items-center justify-center py-8">
-            <div className="h-10 w-10 border-b-2 border-blue-600 rounded-full animate-spin" />
-          </div>
+          <LoadingOverlay
+            isVisible={true}
+            title="Preparing your account..."
+            subtitle="Please wait while we set up your transfer"
+            overlayClassName="bg-transparent"
+          />
         </AuthLayout>
       }
     >
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SignupView.tsx b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SignupView.tsx
index a5f52d90..5d4810c8 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SignupView.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/auth/views/SignupView.tsx
@@ -2,25 +2,38 @@
 
 import { AuthLayout } from "../components";
 import { SignupForm } from "@/features/auth/components";
+import { useAuthStore } from "../services/auth.store";
+import { LoadingOverlay } from "@/components/atoms";
 
 export function SignupView() {
+  const { loading, isAuthenticated } = useAuthStore();
+
   return (
-    <AuthLayout
-      title="Create your portal account"
-      subtitle="Verify your details and set up secure access in a few guided steps"
-    >
-      <div className="space-y-8">
-        <div className="bg-blue-50 border border-blue-200 rounded-xl p-5">
-          <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold text-blue-800 mb-3">What you&apos;ll need</h2>
-          <ul className="text-sm text-blue-700 space-y-2 list-disc list-inside">
-            <li>Your Assist Solutions customer number</li>
-            <li>Primary contact details and service address</li>
-            <li>A secure password that meets our enhanced requirements</li>
-          </ul>
+    <>
+      <AuthLayout
+        title="Create your portal account"
+        subtitle="Verify your details and set up secure access in a few guided steps"
+      >
+        <div className="space-y-8">
+          <div className="bg-blue-50 border border-blue-200 rounded-xl p-5">
+            <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold text-blue-800 mb-3">What you&apos;ll need</h2>
+            <ul className="text-sm text-blue-700 space-y-2 list-disc list-inside">
+              <li>Your Assist Solutions customer number</li>
+              <li>Primary contact details and service address</li>
+              <li>A secure password that meets our enhanced requirements</li>
+            </ul>
+          </div>
+          <SignupForm />
         </div>
-        <SignupForm />
-      </div>
-    </AuthLayout>
+      </AuthLayout>
+      
+      {/* Full-page loading overlay during authentication */}
+      <LoadingOverlay
+        isVisible={loading && isAuthenticated}
+        title="Setting up your account..."
+        subtitle="Please wait while we prepare your dashboard"
+      />
+    </>
   );
 }
 
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/hooks/useDashboardSummary.ts b/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/hooks/useDashboardSummary.ts
index 0e45dd6b..fccc0f44 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/hooks/useDashboardSummary.ts
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/hooks/useDashboardSummary.ts
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ export function useDashboardSummary() {
       }
 
       try {
-        const response = await apiClient.GET<DashboardSummary>("/api/users/summary");
+        const response = await apiClient.GET<DashboardSummary>("/api/me/summary");
         return getDataOrThrow<DashboardSummary>(response, "Dashboard summary response was empty");
       } catch (error) {
         // Transform API errors to DashboardError format
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/views/DashboardView.tsx b/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/views/DashboardView.tsx
index 32ad3299..8203c862 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/views/DashboardView.tsx
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/dashboard/views/DashboardView.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 "use client";
 
-import { useState } from "react";
+import { useState, useEffect } from "react";
 import Link from "next/link";
 import { useRouter } from "next/navigation";
 import type { Activity, DashboardSummary } from "@customer-portal/domain";
@@ -31,7 +31,12 @@ import { useCreateInvoiceSsoLink } from "@/features/billing/hooks/useBilling";
 
 export function DashboardView() {
   const router = useRouter();
-  const { user, isAuthenticated, loading: authLoading } = useAuthStore();
+  const { user, isAuthenticated, loading: authLoading, clearLoading } = useAuthStore();
+
+  // Clear auth loading state when dashboard loads (after successful login)
+  useEffect(() => {
+    clearLoading();
+  }, [clearLoading]);
   const { data: summary, isLoading: summaryLoading, error } = useDashboardSummary();
   const upcomingInvoice = summary?.nextInvoice ?? null;
   const createSsoLinkMutation = useCreateInvoiceSsoLink();
diff --git a/apps/portal/src/features/subscriptions/hooks/useSubscriptions.ts b/apps/portal/src/features/subscriptions/hooks/useSubscriptions.ts
index acaf56aa..9df7ad14 100644
--- a/apps/portal/src/features/subscriptions/hooks/useSubscriptions.ts
+++ b/apps/portal/src/features/subscriptions/hooks/useSubscriptions.ts
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ export function useSubscriptions(options: UseSubscriptionsOptions = {}) {
     queryKey: queryKeys.subscriptions.list(status ? { status } : undefined),
     queryFn: async () => {
       const response = await apiClient.GET<SubscriptionList>(
-        "/subscriptions",
+        "/api/subscriptions",
         status ? { params: { query: { status } } } : undefined
       );
       return toSubscriptionList(getNullableData<SubscriptionList>(response));
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ export function useSubscriptionStats() {
   return useQuery({
     queryKey: queryKeys.subscriptions.stats(),
     queryFn: async () => {
-      const response = await apiClient.GET<typeof emptyStats>("/subscriptions/stats");
+      const response = await apiClient.GET<typeof emptyStats>("/api/subscriptions/stats");
       return getDataOrDefault<typeof emptyStats>(response, emptyStats);
     },
     staleTime: 5 * 60 * 1000,