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May 2, 2024 4 min read

Authentication with JWT Tokens

Implement secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens.

Backend Node.js

JWTs enable stateless authentication that scales horizontally.

Key Points

  • Store tokens in httpOnly cookies, not localStorage
  • Use short expiry times with refresh token rotation
  • Always validate the signature and expiration server-side

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