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An API Token Service is a system or component that issues, validates, and manages access tokens for clients (users, apps, or other systems) to securely access APIs.
Instead of passing credentials each time, clients present a token — a short-lived credential — that proves their identity and permissions.
Function | Description |
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Token Issuance | Generates access tokens (and optionally refresh tokens) after verifying the client or user identity. |
Token Validation | Ensures a token is authentic, not expired, and has valid permissions before allowing API access. |
Token Revocation | Invalidates tokens manually or automatically (e.g., if a user logs out or a secret is compromised). |
Scope & Permission Management | Defines what resources or APIs a token can access. |
Auditing & Logging | Tracks token usage, expiry, and potential abuse for security and compliance. |
✅ Increases API security (no password sharing)
✅ Enables fine-grained access control via scopes/roles
✅ Supports short-lived tokens (reduces breach risk)
✅ Easy to revoke or rotate without impacting users
✅ Scalable for multi-client or microservice environments
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