Secure Bearer Token Storage in Practice
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For developers at Sadeem informatique
Most articles explain where to store tokens. This guide shows you exactly how to implement a secure setup in a real web application.
We'll build the modern recommended pattern:
| Token | Storage | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| Access token | In-memory only (encrypted JWT) | 15 minutes |
| Refresh token | HTTP-only encrypted cookie | 7 days |
This approach aligns with OWASP security guidance and is widely used in production SaaS applications.
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