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diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index e9d58fa..14980b1 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ from tasks import cleanup_trash
 import click
 from utils import timeago
 from extensions import db, login_manager, csrf
+from utils.email_templates import create_default_templates
 
 # Load environment variables
 load_dotenv()
@@ -85,6 +86,10 @@ def create_app():
     # Register custom filters
     app.jinja_env.filters['timeago'] = timeago
 
+    # Create default email templates if they don't exist
+    with app.app_context():
+        create_default_templates()
+
     return app
 
 app = create_app()
diff --git a/routes/__init__.py b/routes/__init__.py
index f9eea3f..539d15b 100644
--- a/routes/__init__.py
+++ b/routes/__init__.py
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ def init_app(app: Flask):
     from .rooms import rooms_bp as rooms_routes
     from .conversations import conversations_bp as conversations_routes
     from .admin import admin as admin_routes
+    from .email_templates import email_templates as email_templates_routes
 
     # Initialize routes
     init_main_routes(main_bp)
@@ -33,6 +34,7 @@ def init_app(app: Flask):
     app.register_blueprint(contacts_routes)
     app.register_blueprint(conversations_routes)
     app.register_blueprint(admin_routes)
+    app.register_blueprint(email_templates_routes)
 
     @app.route('/rooms/<int:room_id>/trash')
     @login_required
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diff --git a/routes/main.py b/routes/main.py
index 32575f3..bf8534d 100644
--- a/routes/main.py
+++ b/routes/main.py
@@ -651,9 +651,7 @@ def init_routes(main_bp):
             users = {user.id: user for user in User.query.filter(User.id.in_(user_ids)).all()}
         
         # Get email templates for the email templates tab
-        email_templates = []
-        if active_tab == 'email_templates':
-            email_templates = EmailTemplate.query.filter_by(is_active=True).all()
+        email_templates = EmailTemplate.query.filter_by(is_active=True).all()
         
         if request.method == 'GET':
             company_form.company_name.data = site_settings.company_name
diff --git a/utils/__init__.py b/utils/__init__.py
index abae6e6..a80b752 100644
--- a/utils/__init__.py
+++ b/utils/__init__.py
@@ -4,6 +4,18 @@ from .event_logger import log_event, get_user_events, get_room_events, get_recen
 from .notification import create_notification, get_user_notifications, mark_notification_read, mark_all_notifications_read, get_unread_count, delete_notification, delete_old_notifications
 from .path_utils import clean_path, secure_file_path
 from .time_utils import timeago, format_datetime, parse_datetime
+from functools import wraps
+from flask import flash, redirect, url_for
+from flask_login import current_user
+
+def admin_required(f):
+    @wraps(f)
+    def decorated_function(*args, **kwargs):
+        if not current_user.is_authenticated or not current_user.is_admin:
+            flash('You do not have permission to access this page.', 'error')
+            return redirect(url_for('main.dashboard'))
+        return f(*args, **kwargs)
+    return decorated_function
 
 __all__ = [
     'user_has_permission',
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diff --git a/utils/email_templates.py b/utils/email_templates.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ae02547
--- /dev/null
+++ b/utils/email_templates.py
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+from models import EmailTemplate, User, db
+
+def create_default_templates():
+    """Create default email templates if they don't exist."""
+    # Get the first admin user to be the creator
+    admin = User.query.filter_by(is_admin=True).first()
+    if not admin:
+        print("No admin user found. Please create an admin user first.")
+        return
+
+    # Define default templates for each notification type
+    default_templates = [
+        {
+            'name': 'Account Created',
+            'subject': 'Welcome to DocuPulse!',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Welcome to DocuPulse!</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>Your account has been successfully created. You can now log in and start using DocuPulse.</p>
+            <p>If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.</p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Password Reset',
+            'subject': 'Password Reset Request',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Password Reset Request</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>We received a request to reset your password. Click the link below to set a new password:</p>
+            <p><a href="{{ reset_link }}">Reset Password</a></p>
+            <p>If you didn't request this, please ignore this email or contact support if you have concerns.</p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Account Deleted',
+            'subject': 'Your DocuPulse Account Has Been Deleted',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Account Deletion Confirmation</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>Your DocuPulse account has been successfully deleted as requested.</p>
+            <p>We're sorry to see you go. If you change your mind, you can create a new account at any time.</p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Account Updated',
+            'subject': 'Your DocuPulse Account Has Been Updated',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Account Update Confirmation</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>Your DocuPulse account has been successfully updated.</p>
+            <p>If you didn't make these changes, please contact our support team immediately.</p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Room Invite',
+            'subject': 'You\'ve Been Invited to a Room',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Room Invitation</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>{{ sender.username }} has invited you to join the room "{{ room_name }}".</p>
+            <p>Click the link below to view the room:</p>
+            <p><a href="{{ room_link }}">View Room</a></p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Room Invite Removed',
+            'subject': 'Room Invitation Removed',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Room Invitation Removed</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>Your invitation to the room "{{ room_name }}" has been removed.</p>
+            <p>If you believe this is an error, please contact the room administrator.</p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Conversation Invite',
+            'subject': 'You\'ve Been Invited to a Conversation',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Conversation Invitation</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>{{ sender.username }} has invited you to join a conversation.</p>
+            <p>Click the link below to view the conversation:</p>
+            <p><a href="{{ conversation_link }}">View Conversation</a></p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Conversation Invite Removed',
+            'subject': 'Conversation Invitation Removed',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>Conversation Invitation Removed</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>Your invitation to the conversation has been removed.</p>
+            <p>If you believe this is an error, please contact the conversation administrator.</p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        },
+        {
+            'name': 'Conversation Message',
+            'subject': 'New Message in Conversation',
+            'body': '''
+            <h2>New Message</h2>
+            <p>Dear {{ user.username }},</p>
+            <p>{{ sender.username }} has sent a new message in your conversation.</p>
+            <p>Click the link below to view the message:</p>
+            <p><a href="{{ message_link }}">View Message</a></p>
+            <p>Best regards,<br>The DocuPulse Team</p>
+            '''
+        }
+    ]
+
+    # Create templates if they don't exist
+    for template_data in default_templates:
+        existing_template = EmailTemplate.query.filter_by(name=template_data['name']).first()
+        if not existing_template:
+            template = EmailTemplate(
+                name=template_data['name'],
+                subject=template_data['subject'],
+                body=template_data['body'],
+                created_by=admin.id,
+                is_active=True
+            )
+            db.session.add(template)
+            print(f"Created template: {template_data['name']}")
+        else:
+            print(f"Template already exists: {template_data['name']}")
+
+    try:
+        db.session.commit()
+        print("All default templates have been created successfully!")
+    except Exception as e:
+        db.session.rollback()
+        print(f"Error creating templates: {str(e)}") 
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