🛠️ Overview
Bearer authentication is a method where the client includes a token in the request headers to authenticate with the server. This token is typically generated through an OAuth 2.0 flow and is valid for a specific scope or duration.

🔐 Key Concepts

  • Token Type: Usually a Bearer token (e.g., Authorization: Bearer <token>).
  • Security: Tokens are sensitive and must be transmitted over HTTPS.
  • Scope: Tokens may have restricted permissions (e.g., read, write).

📊 Example Request

GET /api/data HTTP/1.1  
Host: example.com  
Authorization: Bearer <your_token_here>

📋 Example Response

{  
  "status": "success",  
  "message": "Authenticated",  
  "token_info": {  
    "issued_at": "2023-10-05T12:00:00Z",  
    "expires_in": 3600  
  }  
}

📚 Security Considerations

  • Always validate the token's expiry and signature.
  • Avoid exposing tokens in logs or client-side code.
  • Rotate tokens periodically for security best practices.

For more details on token generation, visit our OAuth 2.0 Guide.

Bearer Authentication

⚠️ Note: Ensure your token is stored securely (e.g., in environment variables) and never shared publicly.

OAuth2 Bearer

Explore related topics like API Security Best Practices or Token Revocation.