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Types of Security Token

This article demonstrates different types of tokens in OpenID Connect. At the end of this article, you will have a clear understanding of the below points,



  • About JSON Web Tokens (JWT).



  • What is an Access Token?



    • Example of an Access Token.

    • Why do we need an Access Token?




  • What is an ID Token?



    • Example of an ID Token.

    • Why do we need an ID Token?




  • What is a Refresh Token?



    • Example of a Refresh Token.

    • Why …

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