How does JWT Bearer Token work?

In short, JWTs are used as a secure way to authenticate users and share information. Typically, a private key, or secret, is used by the issuer to sign the JWT. The receiver of the JWT will verify the signature to ensure that the token hasn’t been altered after it was signed by the issuer .

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Should I use bearer token?

A security token with the property that any party in possession of the token (a “bearer”) can use the token in any way that any other party in possession of it can. Using a bearer token does not require a bearer to prove possession of cryptographic key material (proof-of-possession) .14 Eyl 2014

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Is bearer token a header?

Bearer token Bearer tokens enable requests to authenticate using an access key, such as a JSON Web Token (JWT). The token is a text string, included in the request header . In the request Authorization tab, select Bearer Token from the Type dropdown list. In the Token field, enter your API key value.

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How do I get my Bearer Token?

Create tokens Tokens can be generated in one of two ways: If Active Directory LDAP or a local administrator account is enabled, then send a ‘POST /login HTTP/1.1’ API request to retrieve the bearer token . If Azure Active Directory (AAD) is enabled, then the token comes from AAD.

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