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Where is refresh token client side?
Access token and refresh token shouldn’t be stored in the local/session storage, because they are not a place for any sensitive data. Hence I would store the access token in a httpOnly cookie (even though there is CSRF) and I need it for most of my requests to the Resource Server anyway.
How long do Google OAuth refresh tokens last?
Refresh tokens do not expire, unless there are few special conditions : The user has removed your Google application. The refresh token has not been used for six months.
Do Google refresh tokens expire?
The Google Auth server issued Refresh tokens never expire — that’s the whole point of the refresh tokens. The refresh token will expire (or I should say become unauthorized) when the user revokes access to your application.
How to get an OAuth2 refresh token for your client?
Get an OAuth2 Refresh Token and Configure Your Client Because OAuth2 access expires after a limited time, an OAuth2 refresh token is used to automatically renew OAuth2 access. Click the tab for the programming language you’re using, and follow the instructions to generate an OAuth2 refresh token and set up the configuration file for your client.
Do you need a refresh token for Google API?
If your application needs access to a Google API beyond the lifetime of a single access token, it can obtain a refresh token. A refresh token allows your application to obtain new access tokens. Note: Save refresh tokens in secure long-term storage and continue to use them as long as they remain valid.
What does Google do with an access token?
Google handles the user authentication, session selection, and user consent. The result is an authorization code, which the application can exchange for an access token and a refresh token. The application should store the refresh token for future use and use the access token to access a Google API.
How does Google oAuth 2.0 work for JavaScript?
Client-side (JavaScript) applications. The Google OAuth 2.0 endpoint supports JavaScript applications that run in a browser. The authorization sequence begins when your application redirects a browser to a Google URL; the URL includes query parameters that indicate the type of access being requested.