JWT Authentication
Arjun uchaiJWT (JSON Web Token) is a stateless authentication method that allows users to securely access protected resources without needing to send credentials with every request. It consists of three parts: Header, Payload, and Signature, encoded into a token that can be verified and decoded.
How JWT Authentication Works
User Logs In: User submits credentials (email & password) to the server.
Server Generates Token: If credentials are valid, the server generates an access token and (optionally) a refresh token.
Client Stores Token: The client stores the access token (in memory) and sends it with API requests.
Token Verification: The backend verifies the token before granting access.
Token Expiry & Refresh: If the access token expires, the client requests a new one using the refresh token.
User Logs Out: Tokens are removed from storage, and the user is logged out.
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