How do you store auth tokens?

To keep them secure, you should always store JWTs inside an httpOnly cookie. This is a special kind of cookie that’s only sent in HTTP requests to the server. It’s never accessible (both for reading or writing) from JavaScript running in the browser.

Is it safe to store access token in database?

5 Answers. Technically you can store the access token in your database, and use it for API calls until it expires. It might be more trouble than its worth, though.

How do I secure access tokens?

Don’t Store Tokens in Local Storage; Use Secure Cookies Browser local storage and session storage can be readfrom JavaScript, and as such are not secure to store sensitive information such as tokens. Instead, use secure cookies, the httpOnly flag, and CSRF measures to prevent tokens from being stolen.

Is it safe to store access token in cookie?

Is the access_token stored in cookie encrypted or not (it definitely should be) Access_token is a bearer token so it is not tied to browser flows. Cookies in general are meant for maintaining state in browsers. So if lifecycle of token is same as cookie, go ahead otherwise not.

How do I secure access token in client side?

How to secure a refresh token?

1. authenticate.
2. store access token + refresh token somewhere (in my case, access token on the front-end and refresh token on the back-end)
3. when performing an api request, validate the access token on the api side.

Where is token stored?

Server verifies the credentials are correct and returns a signed token. This token is stored client-side, most commonly in local storage – but can be stored in session storage or a cookie as well.

How do you store tokens in cookies?

Store your access token in memory, and store the refresh token in the cookie: Link to this section

1. Use the httpOnly flag to prevent JavaScript from reading it.
2. Use the secure=true flag so it can only be sent over HTTPS.
3. Use the SameSite=strict flag whenever possible to prevent CSRF.

How can I save my browser refresh token?

You can store encrypted tokens securely in HttpOnly cookies. If you worry about long-living Refresh Token. You can skip storing it and not use it at all. Just keep Access Token in memory and do silent sign-in when Access Token expires.

Should access token be encrypted?

If you believe you can protect the encryption key better than the database storage/access, e.g. by using an HSM or secure file storage, then it makes sense to encrypt the token with such a key before storing it.

How do I store access tokens in cookies?

Store your access token in memory and store your refresh token in the cookie

1. Step 1: Return Access Token and Refresh Token when the user is authenticated.
2. Step 2: Store the access token in memory.
3. Step 3: Renew access token using the refresh token.

Should you store tokens in local storage?

Basically it’s OK to store your JWT in your localStorage. And I think this is a good way. If we are talking about XSS, XSS using CDN, it’s also a potential risk of getting your client’s login/pass as well. Storing data in local storage will prevent CSRF attacks at least.

How do I keep refresh token safe?