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How does a Stateless JWT Token work?
Track: Java
Topic: Spring Security
Focus: Spring Security Filter Chain
Java: Spring Security Filter Chain
Answer
It contains user information and is self-contained.
Stateless JWT tokens hold user information like identity and expiration directly within the token. They consist of a Header, Payload, and Signature, ensuring integrity without server-side storage. For example, in a web app, a token might include user ID and roles, allowing the backend to verify requests without sessions.
Stateless JWT tokens hold user information like identity and expiration directly within the token. They consist of a Header, Payload, and Signature, ensuring integrity without server-side storage. For example, in a web app, a token might include user ID and roles, allowing the backend to verify requests without sessions.
Topics: Java Spring Security Spring Security Filter Chain