March 13, 2024, 8:54 a.m. | Yilia

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Basic Concepts and Functions of Access Token


In modern web applications, access token is widely used for authentication and authorization purposes.


For user login sessions, the server generates a login token after verifying the user's identity. This token is used to maintain the user's login state and prove their identity in subsequent requests. Additionally, in scenarios where API access is required, such as GitHub services, users can generate a token to access API. These tokens are generated when the user …

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