JSON Web Token
JWTAlso called: JWT
A compact, URL-safe token format used to securely transmit signed or encrypted claims between parties, commonly for authentication, authorization, and identity propagation in web APIs and distributed systems.
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The process of verifying the identity of a user, application, or system before granting access to protected resources or services.
AuthorizationThe process of determining what actions or resources an authenticated user, application, or system is permitted to access.
OAuth 2.0OAuthAn authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to protected resources without exposing a user's credentials.
OpenID ConnectOIDCAn identity layer built on OAuth 2.0 that enables applications to verify user identity and obtain basic profile information.
Identity ProviderIdPA system or service that authenticates users or applications and provides verified identity information to other systems, enabling secure access through protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), or SAML.