Refresh Token
A long-lived credential used to request new access tokens without requiring the user to re-authenticate.
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Related terms
A credential issued after authentication that authorizes a client to access protected resources or APIs for a limited period.
OAuthAn authorization framework that enables applications to obtain delegated access to protected resources without exposing user credentials.
OAuth 2.0OAuthAn authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to protected resources without exposing a user's credentials.
Bearer TokenA security token that grants access to protected resources solely by possession, without requiring additional proof of identity.
JSON Web TokenJWTA 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.