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Is using refresh token safe?
Even without the use of refresh tokens in the browser, an XSS vulnerability in the application will result in token theft. An attacker could inject malicious code to run a silent authentication flow, which re-uses the user’s session to issue new tokens.
How secure are JWT tokens?
The contents in a json web token (JWT) are not inherently secure, but there is a built-in feature for verifying token authenticity. A JWT is three hashes separated by periods.
Can we refresh JWT token?
JWT (JSON Web Token) Once this validity period has elapsed, the server will no longer allow access to resources with this token. In this step, the user will have to get a new access token by reauthentication or with some additional method: refresh token.
When do I do refresh token?
Typically, a user needs a new access token when gaining access to a resource for the first time, or after the previous access token granted to them expires. A refresh token is a special kind of token used to obtain a renewed access token. You can request new access tokens until the refresh token is blacklisted.
Is it possible to get a refresh token?
Access tokens eventually expire; however, some grants respond with a refresh token which enables the client to get a new access token without requiring the user to be redirected. Getting an Access Token from the Refresh Token is a simple process, all we need to do is to send the following request:
What is the expiration time for refresh token?
The access token is set with a reasonably lower expiration time of 30 mins.
How do refresh tokens work?
Refresh Tokens. Refresh Tokens contain the information required to obtain a new Access Token or ID Token. Typically, a user needs a new Access Token when gaining access to a resource for the first time, or after the previous Access Token granted to them expires.