diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 0fd42e4..778c39f 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -41,6 +41,14 @@ COOKIE_DOMAIN=
 # Cookie max age in seconds (default: 3600 = 1 hour)
 COOKIE_MAX_AGE=3600
 
+# -------------------------------------------
+# Reverse Proxy / TLS Termination
+# -------------------------------------------
+# Enable to trust X-Forwarded-* headers (set true behind ingress/nginx)
+PROXY_HEADERS=false
+# Comma-separated trusted proxy hosts/IPs (use "*" to trust all)
+TRUSTED_PROXY_HOSTS=127.0.0.1,::1
+
 # -------------------------------------------
 # Database Configuration (PostgreSQL)
 # -------------------------------------------
diff --git a/backend/src/config.py b/backend/src/config.py
index 35a8bfb..af9d7d0 100644
--- a/backend/src/config.py
+++ b/backend/src/config.py
@@ -25,6 +25,12 @@ class Settings(BaseSettings):
     cookie_max_age: int = Field(default=28800, env="COOKIE_MAX_AGE")  # 8 hours
     cookie_name: str = Field(default="access_token", env="COOKIE_NAME")
 
+    # Proxy / TLS termination settings
+    # Enable to honor X-Forwarded-Proto when behind a reverse proxy (ingress/nginx)
+    proxy_headers: bool = Field(default=False, env="PROXY_HEADERS")
+    # Comma-separated list of trusted proxy hosts/IPs. Use "*" to trust all.
+    trusted_proxy_hosts: str = Field(default="127.0.0.1,::1", env="TRUSTED_PROXY_HOSTS")
+
     # Database settings
     database_host: str = Field(default="postgres", env="DATABASE_HOST")
     database_port: int = Field(default=5432, env="DATABASE_PORT")
diff --git a/backend/src/main.py b/backend/src/main.py
index e3613aa..0286177 100644
--- a/backend/src/main.py
+++ b/backend/src/main.py
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ from contextlib import asynccontextmanager
 from typing import List, Optional
 from fastapi import FastAPI, Depends, Request, HTTPException, status
 from fastapi.middleware.cors import CORSMiddleware
+from uvicorn.middleware.proxy_headers import ProxyHeadersMiddleware
 from fastapi.security import HTTPBearer, HTTPAuthorizationCredentials
 from fastapi.responses import RedirectResponse
 from sqlalchemy.ext.asyncio import AsyncSession
@@ -139,6 +140,15 @@ app = FastAPI(
     lifespan=lifespan
 )
 
+# Respect X-Forwarded-Proto/For headers when behind a reverse proxy
+if settings.proxy_headers:
+    trusted_hosts = [
+        host.strip()
+        for host in settings.trusted_proxy_hosts.split(",")
+        if host.strip()
+    ]
+    app.add_middleware(ProxyHeadersMiddleware, trusted_hosts=trusted_hosts)
+
 # Configure CORS
 app.add_middleware(
     CORSMiddleware,
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/LanguageSelector.tsx b/frontend/src/components/LanguageSelector.tsx
index 42fab85..17de897 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/LanguageSelector.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/LanguageSelector.tsx
@@ -15,6 +15,12 @@ interface LanguageSelectorProps {
 export default function LanguageSelector({ className = '', compact = false }: LanguageSelectorProps) {
   const { i18n, t } = useTranslation('common')
 
+  const resolvedLanguage = i18n.resolvedLanguage || i18n.language
+  const normalizedLanguage = (resolvedLanguage?.split('-')[0] || 'en') as LanguageCode
+  const selectedLanguage = LANGUAGES.some((lang) => lang.code === normalizedLanguage)
+    ? normalizedLanguage
+    : 'en'
+
   const handleLanguageChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLSelectElement>) => {
     const newLang = e.target.value as LanguageCode
     i18n.changeLanguage(newLang)
@@ -23,7 +29,7 @@ export default function LanguageSelector({ className = '', compact = false }: La
   return (
     <div className={`relative ${className}`}>
       <select
-        value={i18n.language}
+        value={selectedLanguage}
         onChange={handleLanguageChange}
         className="appearance-none bg-white border border-gray-300 rounded-md pl-3 pr-8 py-1.5 text-sm text-gray-700 hover:border-gray-400 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-teal-500 focus:border-transparent cursor-pointer"
         title={t('selectLanguage')}
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/dashboard.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/dashboard.json
index 48b59ad..05230b9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/dashboard.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/dashboard.json
@@ -24,9 +24,8 @@
   },
   "noProjectWarning": {
     "title": "No Project Selected",
-    "messagePart1": "Please select a project from the dropdown above or",
-    "createProject": "create a new project",
-    "messagePart2": "to get started."
+    "messagePart1": "Please select a project from the dropdown above.",
+    "messagePart2": "New projects can be created in the Super Admin panel."
   },
   "quickFilters": {
     "title": "Quick Search Filters",
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/requirementDetail.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/requirementDetail.json
index f038f3a..e82d5a9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/requirementDetail.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/en/requirementDetail.json
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
   "relationships": {
     "title": "Relationships",
     "addButton": "Add Relationship",
+    "manageTypesButton": "Manage Relationship Types",
     "noTypesWarning": "No relationship types have been defined for this project. Contact an administrator to set up relationship types.",
     "loadingRelationships": "Loading relationships...",
     "noRelationships": "No relationships defined yet.",
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/dashboard.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/dashboard.json
index 3de4ecb..1e41ba6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/dashboard.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/dashboard.json
@@ -24,9 +24,8 @@
   },
   "noProjectWarning": {
     "title": "Nenhum Projeto Selecionado",
-    "messagePart1": "Por favor, selecione um projeto no menu acima ou",
-    "createProject": "crie um novo projeto",
-    "messagePart2": "para começar."
+    "messagePart1": "Por favor, selecione um projeto no menu acima.",
+    "messagePart2": "Novos projetos podem ser criados no painel de Super Admin."
   },
   "quickFilters": {
     "title": "Filtros Rápidos de Busca",
diff --git a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/requirementDetail.json b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/requirementDetail.json
index b1b0355..ff7eb8a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/requirementDetail.json
+++ b/frontend/src/i18n/locales/pt/requirementDetail.json
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@
   "relationships": {
     "title": "Relacionamentos",
     "addButton": "Adicionar Relacionamento",
+    "manageTypesButton": "Gerenciar Tipos de Relacionamento",
     "noTypesWarning": "Nenhum tipo de relacionamento foi definido para este projeto. Contate um administrador para configurar os tipos de relacionamento.",
     "loadingRelationships": "Carregando relacionamentos...",
     "noRelationships": "Nenhum relacionamento definido ainda.",
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx
index 20d4200..d446659 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/AdminPage.tsx
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
-import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom'
+import { useNavigate, useLocation } from 'react-router-dom'
 import { useTranslation } from 'react-i18next'
 import { useAuth, useProject } from '@/hooks'
 import {
@@ -19,10 +19,22 @@ export default function AdminPage() {
   const { user } = useAuth()
   const { currentProject, setCurrentProject } = useProject()
   const navigate = useNavigate()
+  const location = useLocation()
 
   // Tab state
   const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState<TabType>('project')
 
+  // Allow navigation to a specific tab (e.g., relationships)
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const tabFromState = (location.state as { tab?: TabType } | null)?.tab
+    const tabFromQuery = new URLSearchParams(location.search).get('tab') as TabType | null
+    const nextTab = tabFromState || tabFromQuery
+
+    if (nextTab && ['project', 'members', 'relationships'].includes(nextTab) && nextTab !== activeTab) {
+      setActiveTab(nextTab)
+    }
+  }, [location.state, location.search, activeTab])
+
   // Project settings state
   const [projectName, setProjectName] = useState('')
   const [projectDesc, setProjectDesc] = useState('')
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
index 66d5fcb..0a1321a 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/DashboardPage.tsx
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ interface GroupStats {
 
 export default function DashboardPage() {
   const { user, logout } = useAuth()
-  const { projects, currentProject, setCurrentProject, isLoading: projectsLoading, createProject } = useProject()
+  const { projects, currentProject, setCurrentProject, isLoading: projectsLoading } = useProject()
   const navigate = useNavigate()
   const { t } = useTranslation('dashboard')
   const { t: tCommon } = useTranslation('common')
@@ -88,11 +88,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
   
   // Project dropdown state
   const [showProjectDropdown, setShowProjectDropdown] = useState(false)
-  const [showCreateProjectModal, setShowCreateProjectModal] = useState(false)
-  const [newProjectName, setNewProjectName] = useState('')
-  const [newProjectDesc, setNewProjectDesc] = useState('')
-  const [createProjectLoading, setCreateProjectLoading] = useState(false)
-  const [createProjectError, setCreateProjectError] = useState<string | null>(null)
+  
 
   // Calculate stats for each group
   const getGroupStats = (groupId: number): GroupStats => {
@@ -212,38 +208,6 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
     setShowProjectDropdown(false)
   }
 
-  const handleCreateProject = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
-    e.preventDefault()
-    
-    if (!newProjectName.trim()) {
-      setCreateProjectError('Project name is required')
-      return
-    }
-    
-    try {
-      setCreateProjectLoading(true)
-      setCreateProjectError(null)
-      
-      const newProject = await createProject(
-        newProjectName.trim(),
-        newProjectDesc.trim() || undefined
-      )
-      
-      // Select the newly created project
-      setCurrentProject(newProject)
-      
-      // Close modal and reset form
-      setShowCreateProjectModal(false)
-      setNewProjectName('')
-      setNewProjectDesc('')
-    } catch (err) {
-      console.error('Failed to create project:', err)
-      setCreateProjectError('Failed to create project. Please try again.')
-    } finally {
-      setCreateProjectLoading(false)
-    }
-  }
-
   return (
     <div className="min-h-screen bg-gray-50 flex">
       {/* Sidebar */}
@@ -373,16 +337,6 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
                           </button>
                         ))
                       )}
-                      <hr className="my-1 border-gray-200" />
-                      <button
-                        onClick={() => {
-                          setShowProjectDropdown(false)
-                          setShowCreateProjectModal(true)
-                        }}
-                        className="w-full text-left px-4 py-2 text-sm text-teal-600 hover:bg-gray-100 font-medium"
-                      >
-                        {t('projectDropdown.createNewProject')}
-                      </button>
                     </div>
                   </div>
                 )}
@@ -473,14 +427,7 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
                 <div>
                   <h3 className="font-semibold text-amber-800">{t('noProjectWarning.title')}</h3>
                   <p className="text-sm text-amber-700">
-                    {t('noProjectWarning.messagePart1')}{' '}
-                    <button
-                      onClick={() => setShowCreateProjectModal(true)}
-                      className="underline font-medium hover:text-amber-900"
-                    >
-                      {t('noProjectWarning.createProject')}
-                    </button>
-                    {' '}{t('noProjectWarning.messagePart2')}
+                    {t('noProjectWarning.messagePart1')} {t('noProjectWarning.messagePart2')}
                   </p>
                 </div>
               </div>
@@ -790,95 +737,6 @@ export default function DashboardPage() {
         />
       )}
 
-      {/* Create Project Modal */}
-      {showCreateProjectModal && (
-        <div className="fixed inset-0 bg-black bg-opacity-50 flex items-center justify-center z-50">
-          <div className="bg-white rounded-lg shadow-xl w-full max-w-md mx-4">
-            {/* Modal Header */}
-            <div className="flex items-center justify-between px-6 py-4 border-b border-gray-200">
-              <h2 className="text-xl font-semibold text-gray-800">{t('createProject.title')}</h2>
-              <button
-                onClick={() => {
-                  setShowCreateProjectModal(false)
-                  setCreateProjectError(null)
-                  setNewProjectName('')
-                  setNewProjectDesc('')
-                }}
-                className="text-gray-400 hover:text-gray-600"
-              >
-                <svg className="w-6 h-6" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" viewBox="0 0 24 24">
-                  <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M6 18L18 6M6 6l12 12" />
-                </svg>
-              </button>
-            </div>
-
-            {/* Modal Body */}
-            <form onSubmit={handleCreateProject}>
-              <div className="px-6 py-4 space-y-4">
-                {/* Error message */}
-                {createProjectError && (
-                  <div className="p-3 bg-red-100 border border-red-400 text-red-700 rounded text-sm">
-                    {createProjectError}
-                  </div>
-                )}
-
-                {/* Project Name */}
-                <div>
-                  <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">
-                    {t('createProject.projectName')} <span className="text-red-500">*</span>
-                  </label>
-                  <input
-                    type="text"
-                    value={newProjectName}
-                    onChange={(e) => setNewProjectName(e.target.value)}
-                    placeholder={t('createProject.projectNamePlaceholder')}
-                    className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-300 rounded text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-teal-500 focus:border-transparent"
-                    required
-                  />
-                </div>
-
-                {/* Project Description */}
-                <div>
-                  <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 mb-1">
-                    {t('createProject.description')}
-                  </label>
-                  <textarea
-                    value={newProjectDesc}
-                    onChange={(e) => setNewProjectDesc(e.target.value)}
-                    placeholder={t('createProject.descriptionPlaceholder')}
-                    rows={3}
-                    className="w-full px-3 py-2 border border-gray-300 rounded text-sm focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-teal-500 focus:border-transparent resize-none"
-                  />
-                </div>
-              </div>
-
-              {/* Modal Footer */}
-              <div className="flex justify-end gap-3 px-6 py-4 border-t border-gray-200 bg-gray-50 rounded-b-lg">
-                <button
-                  type="button"
-                  onClick={() => {
-                    setShowCreateProjectModal(false)
-                    setCreateProjectError(null)
-                    setNewProjectName('')
-                    setNewProjectDesc('')
-                  }}
-                  className="px-4 py-2 border border-gray-400 rounded text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-100"
-                  disabled={createProjectLoading}
-                >
-                  {tCommon('cancel')}
-                </button>
-                <button
-                  type="submit"
-                  className="px-4 py-2 bg-teal-600 text-white rounded text-sm font-medium hover:bg-teal-700 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
-                  disabled={createProjectLoading}
-                >
-                  {createProjectLoading ? t('createProject.creating') : t('createProject.createButton')}
-                </button>
-              </div>
-            </form>
-          </div>
-        </div>
-      )}
     </div>
   )
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/RequirementDetailPage.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/RequirementDetailPage.tsx
index 5b8eea2..b14c081 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/RequirementDetailPage.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/RequirementDetailPage.tsx
@@ -718,6 +718,7 @@ export default function RequirementDetailPage() {
 
   // Check if requirement is in draft status
   const isDraftStatus = requirement?.status?.status_code === 'DRAFT'
+  const isAdmin = user?.role_id === 3
 
   if (loading) {
     return (
@@ -852,16 +853,26 @@ export default function RequirementDetailPage() {
           <div>
             <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-4">
               <h3 className="text-xl font-bold text-gray-800">{t('relationships.title')}</h3>
-              {!isAuditor && (
-                <button
-                  onClick={openAddRelationshipModal}
-                  disabled={relationshipTypes.length === 0}
-                  className="px-4 py-1.5 bg-teal-600 text-white rounded text-sm font-medium hover:bg-teal-700 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
-                  title={relationshipTypes.length === 0 ? t('relationships.noTypesWarning') : ''}
-                >
-                  {t('relationships.addButton')}
-                </button>
-              )}
+              <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                {isAdmin && (
+                  <button
+                    onClick={() => navigate('/admin', { state: { tab: 'relationships' } })}
+                    className="px-4 py-1.5 border border-gray-400 rounded text-sm text-gray-700 hover:bg-gray-50"
+                  >
+                    {t('relationships.manageTypesButton')}
+                  </button>
+                )}
+                {!isAuditor && (
+                  <button
+                    onClick={openAddRelationshipModal}
+                    disabled={relationshipTypes.length === 0}
+                    className="px-4 py-1.5 bg-teal-600 text-white rounded text-sm font-medium hover:bg-teal-700 disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+                    title={relationshipTypes.length === 0 ? t('relationships.noTypesWarning') : ''}
+                  >
+                    {t('relationships.addButton')}
+                  </button>
+                )}
+              </div>
             </div>
 
             {relationshipTypes.length === 0 && !relationshipsLoading && (
diff --git a/k8s/prod.yaml b/k8s/prod.yaml
index c35191b..8a1ade8 100644
--- a/k8s/prod.yaml
+++ b/k8s/prod.yaml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ metadata:
   name: fastapi-app
   namespace: requirements-periodic-table
 spec:
-  replicas: 2
+  replicas: 1
   selector:
     matchLabels:
       app: fastapi-app
@@ -18,20 +18,20 @@ spec:
       labels:
         app: fastapi-app
     spec:
-      imagePullSecrets:
-        - name: regcred
       containers:
         - name: fastapi-app
-          image: docker.io/your-dockerhub-username/periodic-table-backend:latest
-          imagePullPolicy: IfNotPresent
+          image: docker.io/gulimabr/requirements-periodic-table-backend:latest
+          imagePullPolicy: Always
           ports:
             - containerPort: 8080
-          env:
-            - name: DATABASE_HOST
-              value: postgresql
           envFrom:
-            - secretRef:
-                name: periodic-table-env # Provide secrets for APP settings
+            - configMapRef:
+                name: periodic-table-env # Provide config for APP settings
+          env:
+            - name: PROXY_HEADERS
+              value: "true"
+            - name: TRUSTED_PROXY_HOSTS
+              value: "*"
 ---
 apiVersion: v1
 kind: Service
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ metadata:
   name: frontend
   namespace: requirements-periodic-table
 spec:
-  replicas: 2
+  replicas: 1
   selector:
     matchLabels:
       app: frontend
@@ -62,12 +62,10 @@ spec:
       labels:
         app: frontend
     spec:
-      imagePullSecrets:
-        - name: regcred
       containers:
         - name: frontend
-          image: docker.io/your-dockerhub-username/periodic-table-frontend:latest
-          imagePullPolicy: IfNotPresent
+          image: docker.io/gulimabr/requirements-periodic-table-frontend:latest
+          imagePullPolicy: Always
           ports:
             - containerPort: 80
 ---