Implementing JWT access tokens and refresh tokens is an effective way to secure ASP.NET Core Web APIs. This setup includes creating a new ASP.NET Core Web API project, configuring JWT settings, and developing services to handle token generation and validation. Critical components include 'appsettings.json' configurations, the `JwtTokenService` for token operations, and the `AuthController` for authentication endpoints. Additional security measures include protecting API endpoints with `[Authorize]`, handling token expiration on the client side, and following best practices like secure storage and token rotation.
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Applying JWT Access Tokens and Refresh Tokens in ASP.NET Core Web APIWhy Use JWT?Setting Up the ProjectConfiguring JWT AuthenticationCreating JWT Token ServicesImplementing Authentication EndpointsRefresh Token EndpointModelsStoring and Validating Refresh TokensSummarySecuring Your EndpointsHandling Token ExpirationBest Practices for Managing Refresh TokensExample of Using HTTP-Only CookiesRotating Refresh TokensHandling User LogoutsImproving SecurityExample: Entity Framework Core IntegrationSort: