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Ever wondered how apps like Spotify, Netflix, or Slack manage seamless login experiences across devices? Many of them use JWT, or JSON Web Tokens, a compact, stateless method for securely transmitting user identity and session data across services.
\nWith JWT token authentication, identity information is embedded in a signed token, allowing you to maintain user sessions without server-side storage. This approach is highly scalable and ideal for modern architectures like SPAs, mobile apps, and microservices.
\nIn this blog, we’ll walk you through what is JWT, why use it, and how to implement JWT authentication using LoginRadius.
\nYou’ll learn what JWT is, why it’s effective, and how it works in real-world applications. We'll cover both integration methods (IDX and Direct API), generating your signing key, managing sessions, storing the JWT token securely, and applying best practices throughout.
\nWhether you're a developer, product manager, or IAM architect, this guide offers a complete foundation for implementing JWT token authentication into your application stack.
\nJSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) used to transmit information securely between parties as a JSON object. It’s compact, self-contained, and digitally signed, making it a reliable format for authentication and authorization across modern applications.
\nA JWT consists of three parts:
\nExample of a token structure:
\n<base64Header>.<base64Payload>.<signature>
\n
JWT simplifies identity verification, especially when you're building apps that talk to APIs or need to scale without centralized session storage.
\nLoginRadius provides robust support for JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication, which allows for flexible and secure access control across different digital platforms. Whether you're building a fully custom identity flow or using a pre-built interface, the platform supports various integration approaches depending on your architecture.
\nIf you're looking to understand how to implement JWT token authentication effectively, LoginRadius offers two primary implementation models that cater to different levels of customization and control:
\nThe IDX-hosted login approach enables secure, standards-compliant, JWT-based authentication without requiring you to build a custom login interface. This is a strategic option for fast, compliant, and user-friendly deployments.
\n![\"Screenshot](\"/9fb19dd9c88c7916aeebd03ab6e661b7/lr-admin-console.webp\")
{
\n\"access_token\": \"eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR...\",
\n\"expires_in\": 1800
\n}
\nThis integration approach works best for all teams that want effective identity workflows without the complexity of building proprietary login screens, something that is crucial for customer portals, onboarding of mobile applications, and even managing access for business partners.
\nIf you’re building a custom login UI or working in a headless environment, LoginRadius lets you generate and handle JWTs directly through its Authentication APIs. Here’s how you can programmatically perform token authentication using the classic method:
\nSend a POST login request to the LR Authentication URL:
\nPOST /identity/v2/auth/login
\nInclude the user’s credentials (email + password) in the request body.
\n{
\n\"access_token\": \"eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9...\",
\n\"expires_in\": 3600
\n}
\nWith LoginRadius, it is possible to customize the payload to include user roles and/or any additional metadata. You can set custom JWT claims on the Admin Console.
\nWith this method, you have complete customization over login flows while using LoginRadius to issue signed JWTs for user session management.
\nNOTE- With either method, LoginRadius ensures that JWTs are securely signed, optionally short-lived, and compatible with standard token validation libraries, making integration seamless for everyone.
\nTo get started with JWT implementation, you can read our complete developer documentation.
\n![\"Illustration](\"/15ec02ac98d24a9f1f28e5d0f06b9174/IDX-vs-Direct-API-JWT.webp\")
Session management is how your app keeps track of a user after they log in so they don’t have to prove who they are with every request.
\nIn traditional apps, sessions are stored on the server using session IDs. Every time a request comes in, the server checks that session ID to verify the user.
\nIn modern apps, especially SPAs and APIs, JWTs are used to manage sessions without needing server-side storage; this is called stateless session management. The token itself carries the user’s identity, roles, and expiration details. As long as the token is valid, the user stays logged in.
\nGood session management ensures:
\nUser Logs In
\nClient Stores the Token
\nAccess Token Expiry
\nToken Renewal
\nWhen the user logs out, both the access token and refresh token should be cleared from client storage.
\nHowever, access tokens are stateless and cannot be revoked mid-lifecycle unless:
\nCombining these strategies gives you greater control over token misuse and enables a robust, enterprise-grade logout flow.
\n![\"illustration](\"/e55ae4bbc8ce62e13f03e46e29ebe7cc/api-economy.webp\")
When you implement JWT-based authentication, the client (browser or mobile app) needs a way to store the access token and, optionally, the refresh token after they are issued by the authentication server. This stored token is then attached to every subsequent request to prove the user's identity.
\nChoosing where to store the JWT is a crucial security decision. The most common storage options are:
\nEach option has trade-offs between security, accessibility, and persistence, and the right choice depends on your application's architecture and threat model.
\nAccess Tokens
\nRefresh Tokens
\nJWT authentication with LoginRadius offers a modern, stateless approach to managing sessions across distributed systems. The IDX integration is ideal for rapid deployment, while the Direct API model is best for organizations needing deep customization and integration flexibility.
\nWith robust token signing, refresh capabilities, and centralized control, LoginRadius provides a future-ready foundation for secure, scalable identity architecture. Contact us to know more about JWT authentication and implementation guide.
\nA: JWT authentication securely verifies user identities, enabling stateless session management across web, mobile apps, and microservices without server-side session storage.
\nA: LoginRadius simplifies JWT integration by offering hosted IDX login pages and direct API-based authentication methods, enabling rapid deployment and deep customization.
\nA: Yes, JWT authentication is secure when implemented with best practices like short-lived tokens, secure storage methods, signature validation, and refresh token rotation.
\nA: Yes, LoginRadius allows revocation of JWT refresh tokens explicitly, and supports strategies like short-lived tokens and key rotation to manage token lifecycles securely.
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\nThese seamless experiences often rely on JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) — a way to authorize users after they have been authenticated.
\nIn today’s digital landscape, securing user identity and managing access is critical. JWT is a compact and secure method for transmitting claims between parties, typically used after authentication to handle authorization, session management, and secure API access.
\nBut what exactly is a JWT, how does it work, and why is it important? This blog offers a comprehensive explanation.
\nTokens are digital artifacts used in authentication systems to represent user identity. Instead of maintaining session state on the server, modern applications issue tokens to clients. These tokens are sent along with each request to authorize access to protected resources.
\nWhen a user makes an authenticated request, the token is included in the request header. The server verifies the token’s validity—typically by checking its signature and expiration time. If the token is valid, access is granted. This approach supports stateless and scalable systems, compared to traditional session-based models.
\n![\"Illustration](\"/dd1314dc0f7dba888ea4df48ac00ccbe/token-authentication-method.webp\")
A JWT (JSON Web Token) is a compact, self-contained token used to securely transmit claims between parties. JWTs are digitally signed using a secret (with HMAC) or a public/private key pair (with RSA or ECDSA).
\nOne of the main advantages of JWT authentication is that it doesn't require storing session data on the server—making it ideal for distributed applications.
\nThere are two main types of JWT based on how the payload is protected- JWS and JWE. Let’s learn more about them.
\nJWS is a type of JWT where the payload (data) is digitally signed, ensuring integrity and authenticity of the token.
\nUse Case: Verifying that the data has not been tampered with.
\nJWE is a type of JWT where the payload is encrypted, ensuring confidentiality in addition to integrity.
\nUse Case: Protecting personal or confidential information during transit.
\n| Feature\n | \nJWT (General)\n | \nJWS (Signed JWT)\n | \nJWE (Encrypted JWT)\n | \n
| Security Focus\n | \nToken Format\n | \nIntegrity, authenticity\n | \nConfidentiality + integrity\n | \n
| Payload\n | \nNot specified\n | \nBase64URL encoded (readable)\n | \nEncrypted (not readable)\n | \n
| Signature\n | \nOptional\n | \nRequired\n | \nEncrypted along with payload\n | \n
| Encryption\n | \nOptional\n | \nNot encrypted\n | \nFully encrypted\n | \n
| Use Case\n | \nID and Access Tokens\n | \nOAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect\n | \nHighly sensitive information\n | \n
Note: JWT is the umbrella format. JWS and JWE are implementation types. The most commonly used JWTs in web apps are of the JWS type.
\nA JWT is composed of three parts:
\nEach part is Base64URL encoded and separated by a period (.).
\nExample:
\n<Header>.<Payload>.<Signature>
\nThe header typically includes the token type and the signing algorithm being used.
\n{
\n\"alg\": \"HS256\",
\n\"typ\": \"JWT\"
\n}
\nThe payload contains the claims—statements about an entity (usually the user) and additional metadata.
\n{
\n\"iss\": \"https://lrSiteName.hub.loginradius.com/\",
\n\"sub\": \"{uid}\",
\n\"jti\": \"unique string\",
\n\"iat\": 1573849217,
\n\"nbf\": 1573849217,
\n\"exp\": 1573849817,
\n\"Key1\": \"value1\",
\n\"Key2\": \"value2\"
\n}
\nNote: The payload is not encrypted by default, and can be decoded by anyone. Do not include sensitive information unless using an encrypted JWT (JWE).
\nThe signature ensures the token has not been altered. It is created by signing the encoded header and payload using a secret or private key.
\nHMACSHA256(
\nbase64UrlEncode(header) + \".\" +
\nbase64UrlEncode(payload),
\nsecret)
\nThis helps validate the token’s integrity and authenticity.
\nJWT-based authentication typically follows this flow:
\nThe user provides login credentials (e.g., username and password).
\nThe server validates the credentials against its data store.
\nUpon successful login, the server issues a JWT signed with a secret/private key (post authentication).
\nThe client stores the token (e.g., in localStorage, sessionStorage, or a secure cookie).
\nThe client attaches the token to the Authorization header (Bearer <token>) in future authorization/authentication API requests.
\nThe server checks the token's signature, expiry, and validity.
\nIf valid, the user is granted access to protected resources.
\nThis stateless model makes JWT ideal for scalable web and mobile apps.
\nOAuth 2.0 is an industry-standard protocol for authorization. It enables users to grant third-party apps access to their resources without sharing their credentials.
\nWhen integrated with JWT, OAuth 2.0 uses JWTs as access tokens to represent the user's authorization.
\nJWTs are commonly used as OAuth 2.0 access tokens—but not required by the specification. Some providers use opaque tokens instead.
\n![\"Illustration](\"/dce2d7af3a212b2cf75c6b810d4444e2/api-economy.webp\")
To implement JWT with LoginRadius:
\nSet up a JWT app in your LoginRadius Admin Console. Follow the JWT Admin Console Configuration guide.
\n![\"Illustration](\"/a3ccb47d5a3d66fc01c0eeac6c26328b/jwt-configuration.webp\")
If you are directly implementing your Login forms or already have an access token or want to generate a JWT based on email/username/Phone number or a password, you can leverage the following APIs:
\nAPI Response Example:
\n{
\n\"signature\": \"<JWTresponse>\"
\n}
\nThese tokens can then be used in your client app for authenticated requests.
\nTo implement JWT securely, follow these key practices:
\nPrivate keys or secrets used to sign JWTs must be stored securely.
\nPayload is only base64 encoded—not encrypted. Do not include passwords, PII, or credentials unless using encrypted JWT (JWE).
\nInclude only essential claims in the token to reduce size and exposure.
\nAlways transmit JWTs over HTTPS to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
\nUse short exp durations and implement refresh tokens to reduce impact if a token is compromised.
\nUse jti with a blacklist or maintain a revocation strategy for enhanced control.
\nJWTs offer numerous benefits in authentication systems:
\nJWTs are widely adopted in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and API security implementations.
\nJWT authentication is a robust, efficient, and secure method for protecting web and mobile applications. By understanding its structure, use cases, and best practices, you can confidently implement JWTs in modern authentication systems.
\nLooking to implement JWT in your application? Check out the developer documentation to get started with seamless JWT integration using LoginRadius.
\nA: By default, the expiry time of a JWT is 600 seconds (10 Minutes). It is shown in the form of seconds in the JWT configuration. The expiry time can be set from 1 second to 2592000 seconds (30 days) as per your use case.
\nA: OAuth is an authorization framework, that allows third-party apps to access user data without exposing their credentials.JWT is used at the end of authentication to securely transmit user info (identity and authorization). Use OAuth for delegated access; use JWT for stateless authentication and API authorization (verifying within your own system).
\nA: JWTs mainly come in two types, with one being JSON Web Signature (JWS) and JSON Web Encryption (JWE). In JWS, the token’s content is digitally signed to protect it from tampering during transmission between sender and receiver. While the data is secure from modification, its contents (claims) can still be visible to others.
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\nOAuth 2.0 is a secure authorization framework that allows applications to access your data without having to share passwords. While often mistaken as an Authentication framework, OAuth 2.0 strictly deals with authorization, using access tokens to grant permissions to resources for a specified period.
\nHowever, if you’re also unclear about how authentication differs from authorization? Check out our detailed blog: Authentication vs. Authorization.
\nOAuth 2.0 is an important part of modern authorization. It helps platforms keep access controls secure and organized. It also makes it easy to manage user interactions.
\nIn this blog, we will break down how OAuth 2.0 works, why it is important and how it improves upon its predecessor, OAuth 1.0.
\nOAuth 2.0 is a token-based authorization framework that provides access to resources without sharing user credentials. Suppose you have some pictures in a cloud drive that you wish to print from a local photo printing shop. You can enable the print shop to access your photos in this drive without sharing your password by using OAuth 2.0 authentication.
\nThis keeps your account safe. It lets the shop access the information it needs. It also makes sure they cannot see anything else in your personal account. In essence, OAuth 2.0 serves the purpose of managing privacy and safety of your information as well as granting the permissions needed.
\nBefore OAuth, users had to share actual credentials (username and password) with applications that needed to access their data. We all understand why this approach was risky.
\nOAuth 1.0 introduced a token-based system to eliminate this need for credential sharing. Users could now grant limited access to their data via tokens. However, OAuth 1.0 had these limitations:
\nOAuth 2.0 was not just an upgrade—it was a complete rewrite designed to be more developer-friendly, scalable, and secure.
\nKey improvements included:
\nWith these improvements, OAuth 2.0 became the industry standard for authorization, used by platforms like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft.
\n| Feature\n | \nOAuth 1.0\n | \nOAuth 2.0\n | \n
| Architecture\n | \nMore complex, requires cryptographic signatures for every request.\n | \nSimpler, uses access tokens for authorization.\n | \n
| Security\n | \nRelies on request signing and shared secrets for security.\n \nMedium\n | \n Focuses on token-based security with various grant types.\n \nHigh (if implemented correctly)\n | \n
| Mobile Support\n | \nLess suitable for mobile apps due to complexity.\n | \nDesigned with mobile apps in mind, offering simpler flows.\n | \n
| Token Handling\n | \nUses request tokens and access tokens, requiring more steps.\n | \nUses access tokens, refresh tokens, and authorization codes, depending on the grant type.\n | \n
| Scalability\n | \nMore challenging to scale due to complex signature requirements.\n | \nHighly scalable and flexible, supporting various use cases.\n | \n
| User Experience\n | \nCan be more cumbersome for users due to multiple steps.\n | \nOffers smoother user experience with simpler authorization flows.\n | \n
![\"Image](\"/dce2d7af3a212b2cf75c6b810d4444e2/authentication-authorization-and-encryption.webp\")
The following parties are important to understand the process:
\n1. User (Resource owner): Usually the end-user who has the data and grants permission.
\n2. Client: The service or application seeking access to the user’s data.
\n3. Authorization Server: The system that verifies the users and issues access tokens.
\n4. Resource Server: The service or application that holds the user’s data and grants access only when a valid token is available.
\nThis approach guarantees that the applications receive the exact permissions required from the resource owner without ever accessing the password.
\n![\"OAuth](\"/e03ffce0e22ba4305d638cf9141da59e/oauth2-0-authorization-flow.webp\")
The access token is a temporary key that allows an application to access resources. It gets issued after a successful authorization code exchange and has an expiration time for security purposes. It is often paired with a refresh token, which allows for extended access without re-authentication.
\nReady to implement OAuth 2.0? LoginRadius makes it easy to get started in just a few steps.
\nLog into the LoginRadius Admin Console and go to Applications > Apps. Click Add Apps, name your app, choose OAuth 2.0 as the protocol, and select the appropriate app type (e.g., Native, SPA, Web, or M2M). Hit CREATE to generate the config.
\n![\"LoginRadius](\"/88d353f88094b658f08d7f0d6a2623a3/openID-connect.webp\")
Fill in key fields like:
\nClick Save when done.
\nToggle on the login options (social or custom) your app will support. This gives users flexibility to sign in with their preferred IDP.
\nUse the refresh token API to renew access tokens without making users log in again. Just pass the clientid, granttype, and refresh_token in a POST request.
\nLoginRadius supports all major OAuth 2.0 flows, making it easy to build secure, scalable login across apps, APIs, and devices.
\nDo check our technical documentation covers everything in detail—from authorization flows to token handling.
\nOAuth 2.0 offers different ways (grant types) for applications to obtain an access token, depending on their needs:
\nSafeguarding sensitive information should be a top priority in today’s digital world, and OAuth 2.0 makes it easier to minimize risks associated with security breaches by limiting applications to only the information they have access to.
\nBusinesses that manage large quantities of data or function in highly regulated markets need compliant OAuth 2.0 implementations to maintain trust and compliance. Implementing an OAuth 2.0 system brings the following advantages:
\nOAuth 2.0 has become the go-to authorization option due to its versatile support of multi-services, APIs, and websites and its capacity to ease secure access.
\nLeveraging platforms like LoginRadius makes the design and maintenance of an OAuth 2.0 workflow much easier. It simplifies the authorization process for your users and your business's security, regardless if your company is using web apps, mobile apps, or APIs.
\nContact us today and book a live participation demo to see how you can improve your security infrastructure. Start here: to book a live demo.
\nA: Open Authorization (OAuth) is an open-standard authorization framework that allows applications to access a user's data without exposing their credentials. Instead of sharing passwords, OAuth uses access tokens to grant limited and secure access to resources.
\nA: The key components of OAuth 2.0 include User aka Resource Owner, Client (Application), Authorization Server, Resource Server, and Access Token
\nA: An auth token (authentication token) is a digital credential used to verify a user's identity and grant access to a system without requiring repeated logins. It is typically a temporary, encrypted string issued by an authentication server after a successful login. Common types include OAuth 2.0 access tokens and JWT (JSON Web Tokens).
\n","frontmatter":{"date":"March 27, 2025","updated_date":null,"description":"Ever clicked \"Login with Google\"? That’s OAuth 2.0 behind the scenes—securely granting apps access to your data without sharing passwords. In this guide, we break down what OAuth 2.0 is, how it improves upon OAuth 1.0, and why it’s become the industry standard for secure authorization in APIs, mobile apps, and web platforms.","title":"A comprehensive guide to OAuth 2.0 ","tags":["Oauth","Authorization Code Flow","Authorization","Authentication"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/58556/what-is-oauth2-0.webp","srcSet":"/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/61e93/what-is-oauth2-0.webp 200w,\n/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/1f5c5/what-is-oauth2-0.webp 400w,\n/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/58556/what-is-oauth2-0.webp 800w,\n/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/99238/what-is-oauth2-0.webp 1200w,\n/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/7c22d/what-is-oauth2-0.webp 1600w,\n/static/10110df34137352f90a286528d35df2e/a6559/what-is-oauth2-0.webp 4167w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}},"author":{"id":"Kundan Singh","github":null,"avatar":null}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"Google has prepared a roadmap to restrict third-party cookies in Chrome. Since 04 January 2024, Chrome has rolled out third-party cookie…","fields":{"slug":"/engineering/identity-impact-of-google-chrome-thirdparty-cookie-restrictions/"},"html":"Google has prepared a roadmap to restrict third-party cookies in Chrome. Since 04 January 2024, Chrome has rolled out third-party cookie restrictions for 1% of stable clients and 20% of Canary, Dev, and Beta clients.
\nWhat does it mean for user authentication?
\nOn one hand, Google believes third-party cookies are widely used for cross-site tracking, greatly affecting user privacy. Hence, Google wants to phase out (or restrict) supporting third-party cookies in Chrome by early Q2 2025 (subject to regulatory processes).
\nOn the other hand, Google introduced Privacy Sandbox to support the use cases (other than cross-site tracking and advertising) previously implemented using third-party cookies.
\nIn this article, we’ll discuss:
\nThird-party cookie restrictions affect user authentication in three ways, as follows.
\nIf your website or app uses an external Identity Provider (IdP) — like LoginRadius, the IdP sets a third-party cookie when the user authenticates on your app.
\nIf you have multiple apps across domains within your organization and authentication is handled using an IdP (internal or external) with web SSO, you already use third-party cookies to facilitate seamless access for each user using a single set of credentials.
\nIf you have implemented web SSO with one primary domain and multiple sub-domains of the primary domain, third-party cookie restrictions may not apply. For now, Google doesn’t consider the cookies set by sub-domains as third-party cookies, although this stance may change in the future.
\nFor example, you have apps at example.com, travel.example.com, stay.example.com, and web SSO is handled by auth.example.com. In this case, third-party cookie restrictions don’t apply.
Federated SSO is similar to, albeit different from, web SSO. It can handle multiple IdPs and applications—aka., Service Providers (SPs)—spanning multiple organizations. It can also implement authentication scenarios that are usually implemented through web SSO.
\nUsually, authentication is handled on a separate pop-up or page when the user wants to authenticate rather than on the application or website a user visits.
\nFor example, you already use federated SSO if you facilitate authentication for a set of apps through multiple social identity providers as well as traditional usernames and passwords.
\n\n\nNote: It is also possible to store tokens locally, not within cookies. In this case, third-party cookie restrictions won’t affect token-based authentication. However, the restrictions still affect authentication where tokens are stored within third-party cookies (a common and secure method).
\n
Google has been developing alternative features and capabilities for Chrome to replace third-party cookies as part of its Privacy Sandbox for Web initiative.
\nSpecific to authentication, Google recommends the following:
\nCHIPS are a restricted way of setting third-party cookies on a top-level site without making them accessible on other top-level sites. Thus, they limit cross-site tracking and enable specific cross-site functionalities, such as maps, chat, and payment embeds.
\nFor example, a user visits a.com with a map embed from map-example.com, which can set a partitioned cookie that is only accessible on a.com.
If the user visits b.com with a map embed from map-example.com, it cannot access the partitioned cookie set on a.com. It has to create a separate partitioned cookie specific to b.com, thus blocking cross-site tracking yet allowing limited cross-site functionality.
You should specifically opt for partitioned cookies (CHIPS), which are set with partitioned and secure cookie attributes.
\nIf you’re using an external identity provider for your application, CHIPS is a good option to supplant third-party cookie restrictions.
\nHowever, CHIPS may not be ideal if you have a web SSO or federated SSO implementation. It creates separate partitioned cookies for each application with a separate domain, which can increase complexity and create compatibility issues.
\nWith Storage Access API, you can access the local storage in a third-party context through iframes, similar to when users visit it as a top-level site in a first-party context. That is, it gives access to unpartitioned cookies and storage.
\nStorage Access API requires explicit user approval to grant access, similar to locations, camera, and microphone permissions. If the user denies access, unpartitioned cookies and storage won’t be accessible in a third-party context.
\nIt is most suitable when loading cross-site resources and interactions, such as:
\nVerifying user sessions when allowing interactions on an embedded social post or providing personalization for an embedded video.\nEmbedded documents requiring user verification status to be accessible.
\nAs it requires explicit user approval, it is advisable to use Storage Access API when you can’t implement an identity use case with the other options.
\nWith Related Website Sets, you can declare a primary website and associatedSites for limited purposes to grant third-party cookie access and local storage for a limited number of sites.
Chrome automatically recognizes related website sets declared, accepted, and maintained in this open-source GitHub repository: Related Website Sets
\nIt provides access through Storage Access API directly without prompting for user approval, but only after the user interacts with the relevant iframe.
\nIt is important to declare a limited number of domains in related website sets that are meaningful and used for specific purposes. Google may block or suspend any exploitative use of this feature.
\nThe top-level site can also request approval for specific cross-site resources and scripts to Storage Access API using resuestStorageAccessFor() API.
If you’re using an external identity provider for your web application, you can declare the domain of the identity provider in the related set to ensure limited third-party cookies and storage access to the identity provider, thus ensuring seamless user authentication.
\nRelated Website Sets can also work to supplement third-party cookie restrictions in web SSO and federated SSO if the number of web applications (or domains) is limited.
\nFedCM API enables federated SSO without third-party cookies.
\nWith FedCM API, a user follows these steps for authentication:
\nYou can access a user demo of FedCM here: FedCM.
\nFor more information about implementing federated SSO with FedCM API, go through the FedCM developer guide.
\nFirstly, we’re committed to solving our customers' user identity pain points — and preparing for the third-party cookies phase-out is no different.
\nWe’ll implement the most relevant and widely useful solutions to facilitate a smooth transition for our customers.
\nPlease subscribe to our blog for more information. We’ll update you on how we help with the third-party cookie phase-out.
\nThe proposed changes to phase out third-party cookies and suggested alternatives are evolving as Google has been actively collaborating and discussing changes with the border community.
\nMoreover, browsers like Firefox, Safari, and Edge may approach restricting third-party cookies differently than Google does.
\nFrom LoginRadius, we’ll keep you updated on what we’re doing as a leading Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) vendor to prepare for the third-party cookie phase-out.
\nTop-level site: It is the primary site a user has visited.
\nFirst-party cookie: A cookie set by the top-level site.
\nThird-party cookie: A cookie set by a domain other than the top-level site. For example, let’s assume that a user has visited a.com, which might use an embed from loginradius.com to facilitate authentication. If loginradius.com sets a cookie when the user visits a.com, it is called a third-party cookie as the user hasn’t directly visited loginradius.com.
First, let's understand:
\nSSO stands for Single Sign-On. It's an authentication process that allows a user to access multiple applications or systems with one set of login credentials (username and password). Instead of requiring users to log in separately to each application, SSO enables them to log in once and gain access to all the connected systems without needing to re-enter their credentials.
\nOpenID Connect (OIDC) is a protocol that builds on OAuth 2.0 to ensure secure user authentication and authorization. It adds an identity layer to OAuth 2.0, allowing applications to confirm a user's identity and gather basic profile information. OIDC utilizes JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for these functions, aligning with OAuth 2.0's token acquisition methods. This integration enables seamless user authentication across different platforms, supporting features like single sign-on, where users can access multiple applications with one set of credentials managed by an identity provider.
\nLoginRadius is a high-performance, scalable identity and access management platform focused on customer-facing use cases. It offers comprehensive features and capabilities to help you implement user authentication and authorization and manage user data with built-in workflows and security controls.
\nOn these lines, LoginRadius offers built-in support for OIDC and the use of OIDC to implement SSO.
\nFirst, you need to create an OIDC application in LoginRadius to tailor user claim fields effortlessly. You can fine-tune these customizable user claims through LoginRadius' user-friendly interface. Subsequently, you can seamlessly integrate these claims into the token, enabling streamlined extraction and utilization within the application ecosystem.
\nIn essence, LoginRadius facilitates the setup of OIDC applications and offers customization capabilities through its intuitive interface. This ensures efficient management of user claims, ultimately contributing to a more personalized and secure authentication experience.
\nAfter setting up the OIDC app from the LoginRadius dashboard, you'll use the go-oidc library to configure our provider further and configure the oidc connect.
Go to OIDC Application Configuration and click on Add App button
\n![\"OIDC](\"/92a85a64e1a313e22d9a33bd141fa714/OIDC-App.webp\")
Enter the App name and click one of the following:
\nNative App, Single page App or Web App according to your application.
\n![\"OIDC](\"/dc9d3f7635cd7f1a5ed3a5806e7b8317/App-Setup.webp\")
After clicking the Create button, you'll get the OIDC application configuration page. This page contains details like your application's Client ID and Client Secret, which are necessary for setting up the OIDC provider and configuration when you code in Golang.
\n![\"OIDC](\"/79919f23bcc8f66944360d3832a09bb7/App-Credentials.webp\")
This array of configurable options empowers you to fine-tune your OIDC Application according to your specific requirements.
\nTo ensure seamless redirection of requests and successful callbacks to your endpoint, add your application's domain to the whitelist. This will authorize the redirection process and prevent failures when calling the callback endpoint.
\nhttps://localhost:8080\").![\"Whitelisting](\"/0baf77821f8c2128f1c1f044f1518959/Whitelisting-Domain.webp\")
LoginRadius lets you uniquely identify the redirect URLs for individual OIDC applications:
\nprovider, err := oidc.NewProvider(ctx, "`https://api.loginradius.com/{oidcappname}")`\nif err != nil {\n // handle error\n}\n\n// Configure an OpenID Connect aware OAuth2 client.\noauth2Config := oauth2.Config{\n ClientID: your-oidc-clientID,\n ClientSecret: your-oidc-clientSecret\n RedirectURL: redirectURL,\n\n // Discovery returns the OAuth2 endpoints.\n Endpoint: provider.Endpoint(),\n\n // "openid" is a required scope for OpenID Connect flows.\n Scopes: []string{oidc.ScopeOpenID, "profile", "email"},\n}When setting up a new provider, you'll need to input the LoginRadius OIDC App URL, typically in this format: https://{siteUrl}/service/oidc/{OidcAppName}
To seamlessly integrate this with your Go backend, create two essential APIs for setting up and configuring go-oidc:
By establishing these APIs, your Go backend efficiently handles the authentication flow, ensuring a smooth user experience while securely managing user identity and access.
\nHandle the callback hit that exchanged the authorization token for the access token:
\nvar verifier = provider.Verifier(&oidc.Config{ClientID: clientID})\n\nfunc handleOAuth2Callback(ctx *gin.context) {\n // Verify state and errors.\n authCode := ctx.query("code")\n\n oauth2Token, err := oauth2Config.Exchange(ctx, authCode)\n if err != nil {\n // handle error\n }\n\n // Extract the ID Token from the OAuth2 token.\n rawIDToken, ok := oauth2Token.Extra("id_token").(string)\n if !ok {\n // handle missing token\n }\n\n // Parse and verify ID Token payload.\n idToken, err := verifier.Verify(ctx, rawIDToken)\n if err != nil {\n // handle error\n }\n\n // Extract custom claims\n var claims struct {\n Email string `json:"email"`\n Verified bool `json:"email_verified"`\n }\n if err := idToken.Claims(&claims); err != nil {\n // handle error\n }\n}For both endpoints, let's review a sample backend server with implementation in Gin Golang.
\nFor OIDC integration with the Go backend, you'll implement it using the coreos/go-oidc library (feel free to check it out). This library provides comprehensive support for OIDC, allowing to easily verify tokens, extract user claims, and validate ID tokens. Its features ensure secure authentication and seamless integration with various OIDC providers.
\nWith the go-oidc library, you can efficiently implement OIDC authentication in the Go backend, guaranteeing users a smooth and secure authentication process.
go get github.com/coreos/go-oidc/v3/oidcpackage main\n\nimport (\n\t"encoding/json"\n\t"fmt"\n\t"io"\n\t"log"\n\t"net/http"\n\t"os"\n\n\t"github.com/coreos/go-oidc/v3/oidc"\n\t"github.com/gin-gonic/gin"\n\t"golang.org/x/oauth2"\n)\n\n// Define global OAuth2 configuration and OIDC provider.\nvar (\n\toauthConfig = &oauth2.Config{\n\t\tClientID: "your-client-id", // Replace with your LoginRadius Client ID\n\t\tRedirectURL: "http://localhost:8080/api/callback",\n\t\tClientSecret: "your-client-secret", // Replace with your LoginRadius Client Secret\n\t\tScopes: []string{"user"},\n\t}\n\tglobalProvider *oidc.Provider\n\tglobalOuthConfig *oauth2.Config\n)\n\n// Server struct holds interfaces like HTTP server, DBHelper, ServerProvider, MongoDB client, etc.\ntype Server struct {\n\n}\n\n// InitializeOAuthConfig sets up the global OAuth2 configuration and OIDC provider.\nfunc InitializeOAuthConfig() {\n\t// Create a new OIDC provider using the OAuth2 endpoint and OIDC provider URL.\n\tprovider, err := oidc.NewProvider(context.Background(), "https://<siteUrl>/service/oidc/<OidcAppName>") // Replace with your OIDC Provider URL\n\tif err!= nil {\n\t\tlog.Fatalf("Failed to create new provider: %v", err)\n\t}\n\tglobalProvider = provider\n\n\t// Set up the OAuth2 configuration with the client ID, secret, redirect URL, and scopes.\n\toauth2Config := &oauth2.Config{\n\t\tClientID: oauthConfig.ClientID,\n\t\tClientSecret: oauthConfig.ClientSecret,\n\t\tRedirectURL: oauthConfig.RedirectURL,\n\t\tEndpoint: provider.Endpoint(),\n\t\tScopes: []string{oidc.ScopeOpenID, "profile", "email"},\n\t}\n\tglobalOuthConfig = oauth2Config\n}\n\n// StartLoginProcess initiates the login process by redirecting the user to the OIDC provider.\nfunc StartLoginProcess(ctx *gin.Context) {\n\t// Generate the authorization URL for the OIDC provider.\n\tauthURL := globalOuthConfig.AuthCodeURL("state", oidc.Nonce(""))\n\t// Redirect the user to the OIDC provider for authentication.\n\thttp.Redirect(ctx.Writer, ctx.Request, authURL, http.StatusFound)\n}\n\n// HandleCallback processes the callback from the OIDC provider after the user has authenticated.\nfunc HandleCallback(ctx *gin.Context) {\n\t// Retrieve the authorization code from the query parameters.\n\tcode := ctx.Query("code")\n\n\t// Exchange the authorization code for an access token.\n\toauth2Token, err := globalOuthConfig.Exchange(ctx, code)\n\tif err!= nil {\n\t\tlog.Printf("Error exchanging code for token: %v", err)\n\t\treturn\n\t}\n\n\t// Extract the ID token from the OAuth2 token.\n\trawIDToken, ok := oauth2Token.Extra("id_token").(string)\n\tif!ok {\n\t\tlog.Println("Missing ID token")\n\t\treturn\n\t}\n\n\t// Verify the ID token using the OIDC provider.\n\tvar verifier = globalProvider.Verifier(&oidc.Config{ClientID: globalOuthConfig.ClientID, SkipClientIDCheck: true})\n\n\tidToken, err := verifier.Verify(ctx, rawIDToken)\n\tif err!= nil {\n\t\tlog.Printf("Error verifying ID token: %v", err)\n\t\treturn\n\t}\n\n\t// Extract claims from the verified ID token.\n\tvar claims interface{}\n\tif err := idToken.Claims(&claims); err!= nil {\n\t\tlog.Printf("Error extracting claims: %v", err)\n\t\treturn\n\t}\n\n\t// Respond with a success message.\n\tctx.JSON(http.StatusOK, gin.H{"message": "success"})\n}\n\n// InjectRoutes sets up the routes for the application, including login and callback endpoints.\nfunc (srv *Server) InjectRoutes() *gin.Engine {\n\trouter := gin.Default()\n\n\tapi := router.Group("/api")\n\t{\n\t\t// Define the login route that redirects users to the OIDC provider for authentication.\n\t\tapi.GET("/login", StartLoginProcess)\n\t\t// Define the callback route that handles the callback from the OIDC provider.\n\t\tapi.GET("/callback", HandleCallback)\n\t}\n\n\treturn router\n}\n\nfunc main() {\n\t// Initialize the OAuth2 configuration and OIDC provider.\n\tInitializeOAuthConfig()\n\t// Create a new server instance.\n\tserver := &Server{}\n\t// Inject routes into the Gin engine.\n\trouter := server.InjectRoutes()\n\t// Start the HTTP server.\n\tlog.Fatal(http.ListenAndServe(":8080", router))\n}The process described involves several key steps in setting up an OAuth2 flow with OpenID Connect (OIDC) for user authentication.
\nHere's a brief overview of what was done in the code:
\noidc.NewProvider function, which requires the OAuth2 endpoint and the OIDC provider's URL. This step is crucial for establishing a connection with the OIDC provider, enabling the application to authenticate users through the provider.oauthConfig) is set up with essential details such as the client ID, client secret, redirect URL, and scopes. These credentials are specific to the OIDC application registered with the provider (e.g., LoginRadius). The redirect URL is where the provider will send the user after authentication, and the scopes define the permissions requested from the user./api/callback. This endpoint handles the callback from the OIDC provider after the user has been authenticated.This process leverages the security and standardization provided by OIDC and OAuth2 to implement a secure authentication flow. By following these steps, the application can authenticate users through LoginRadius OIDC provider, ensuring that user credentials are managed securely and that the application can trust authenticated users' identities.
\nIn this tutorial, you have learned how to implement OIDC SSO with LoginRadius as the Identity Provider. You have also built a simple Golang backend with Gin to understand the implementation.
\n","frontmatter":{"date":"May 30, 2024","updated_date":null,"description":"In this tutorial, you will learn how to implement Single Sign-On (SSO) using OpenID Connect (OIDC) with LoginRadius as your Identity Provider.","title":"How to Implement OpenID Connect (OIDC) SSO with LoginRadius?","tags":["SSO","OIDC","LoginRadius"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/185a654052323b1a8fd3b9ee7f274ad3/58556/implementing-oidc-sso.webp","srcSet":"/static/185a654052323b1a8fd3b9ee7f274ad3/61e93/implementing-oidc-sso.webp 200w,\n/static/185a654052323b1a8fd3b9ee7f274ad3/1f5c5/implementing-oidc-sso.webp 400w,\n/static/185a654052323b1a8fd3b9ee7f274ad3/58556/implementing-oidc-sso.webp 800w,\n/static/185a654052323b1a8fd3b9ee7f274ad3/99238/implementing-oidc-sso.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}},"author":{"id":"Sanjay Velu","github":"SanjayV0","avatar":null}}}},{"node":{"excerpt":"First, let's understand some basic terminology. Basic Terminology Brute-force attack: A method where every possible combination of…","fields":{"slug":"/engineering/bruteforce-lock-and-unlock/"},"html":"First, let's understand some basic terminology.
\nIn LoginRadius, you can implement brute-force lockout using APIs.
\n\n\nTo implement brute-force lockout, please register in the LoginRadius Admin Console.
\n
Let's go through the API implementation of brute-force lockout and user unlock.
\n\n\nYou can view the created app using the link https://
\n<app-name>.hub.loginradius.com/auth.aspx in the implement section of the Identity Experience Framework or from the preview section.
In LoginRadius, the brute-force lockout feature can be enabled from the Admin Console.
\n![\"admin_bfl_page.webp\"](\"/d4fefb72eed8a8c22337eb1a58634dfa/admin_bfl_page.webp\")
![\"loginpage_with_data.webp\"](\"/74e2274825a55d924012bf48c28cdec8/loginpage_with_data.webp\")
\n
\n![\"successful_login.webp\"](\"/c6754bab6e942978fa8890e779759a9b/successful_login.webp\")
![\"incorrect_pwd.webp\"](\"/aca756d4489465f26ff81bc09fe7672d/incorrect_pwd.webp\")
\n\nIn the Admin Console, you can set the brute-force lockout threshold, lockout type, and suspend effective period.
\n
LoginRadius supports the following lockout types:
\nCAPTCHA:
\n\n\nRefer CAPTCHA in miscellaneous section to learn more.
\n
You can unlock the locked user account in two ways, using:
\n\n\nFor more understanding on Auth Unlock Account, refer Auth Security Configuration
\n
Calling the Account Update API with the provided endpoint, using the given method, providing the apisecret and apikey, and formatting the given body will unlock the account.
\nhttps://api.loginradius.com/identity/v2/manage/account/{uid}{\n ...\n "FirstName": "Test",\n "MiddleName": null,\n ...\n}{\n ...\n "LoginLockedType": "None",\n "Email": [\n {\n "Type": "Primary",\n "Value": "user1@yopmail.com"\n }\n ],\n ...\n}![\"unlocked_account_update.webp\"](\"/7388319d1164e569687328d8f65724ba/unlocked_account_update.webp\")
LoginRadius supports the following types of CAPTCHAs:
\nTo understand more about LoginRadius APIs, refer to the API docs.
\n","frontmatter":{"date":"May 29, 2024","updated_date":null,"description":"In this blog, you'll learn about brute-force lockout, the creation of a basic app using Identity Experience Framework, and how to unlock a user account using APIs.","title":"Testing Brute-force Lockout with LoginRadius","tags":["Brute-force","LoginRadius","Authentication"],"pinned":null,"coverImage":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/868ffd6ee6f1dcdc0618db2afa053099/58556/implementing-brute-force-lockout.webp","srcSet":"/static/868ffd6ee6f1dcdc0618db2afa053099/61e93/implementing-brute-force-lockout.webp 200w,\n/static/868ffd6ee6f1dcdc0618db2afa053099/1f5c5/implementing-brute-force-lockout.webp 400w,\n/static/868ffd6ee6f1dcdc0618db2afa053099/58556/implementing-brute-force-lockout.webp 800w,\n/static/868ffd6ee6f1dcdc0618db2afa053099/99238/implementing-brute-force-lockout.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}},"author":{"id":"Gayathri Suresh","github":"gayathrisuresh150501","avatar":null}}}}]},"markdownRemark":{"excerpt":"Introduction Ever wondered how apps like Spotify, Netflix, or Slack manage seamless login experiences across devices? Many of them use JWT…","fields":{"slug":"/engineering/how-to-integrate-jwt/"},"html":"Ever wondered how apps like Spotify, Netflix, or Slack manage seamless login experiences across devices? Many of them use JWT, or JSON Web Tokens, a compact, stateless method for securely transmitting user identity and session data across services.
\nWith JWT token authentication, identity information is embedded in a signed token, allowing you to maintain user sessions without server-side storage. This approach is highly scalable and ideal for modern architectures like SPAs, mobile apps, and microservices.
\nIn this blog, we’ll walk you through what is JWT, why use it, and how to implement JWT authentication using LoginRadius.
\nYou’ll learn what JWT is, why it’s effective, and how it works in real-world applications. We'll cover both integration methods (IDX and Direct API), generating your signing key, managing sessions, storing the JWT token securely, and applying best practices throughout.
\nWhether you're a developer, product manager, or IAM architect, this guide offers a complete foundation for implementing JWT token authentication into your application stack.
\nJSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard (RFC 7519) used to transmit information securely between parties as a JSON object. It’s compact, self-contained, and digitally signed, making it a reliable format for authentication and authorization across modern applications.
\nA JWT consists of three parts:
\nExample of a token structure:
\n<base64Header>.<base64Payload>.<signature>
\n
JWT simplifies identity verification, especially when you're building apps that talk to APIs or need to scale without centralized session storage.
\nLoginRadius provides robust support for JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication, which allows for flexible and secure access control across different digital platforms. Whether you're building a fully custom identity flow or using a pre-built interface, the platform supports various integration approaches depending on your architecture.
\nIf you're looking to understand how to implement JWT token authentication effectively, LoginRadius offers two primary implementation models that cater to different levels of customization and control:
\nThe IDX-hosted login approach enables secure, standards-compliant, JWT-based authentication without requiring you to build a custom login interface. This is a strategic option for fast, compliant, and user-friendly deployments.
\n
{
\n\"access_token\": \"eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR...\",
\n\"expires_in\": 1800
\n}
\nThis integration approach works best for all teams that want effective identity workflows without the complexity of building proprietary login screens, something that is crucial for customer portals, onboarding of mobile applications, and even managing access for business partners.
\nIf you’re building a custom login UI or working in a headless environment, LoginRadius lets you generate and handle JWTs directly through its Authentication APIs. Here’s how you can programmatically perform token authentication using the classic method:
\nSend a POST login request to the LR Authentication URL:
\nPOST /identity/v2/auth/login
\nInclude the user’s credentials (email + password) in the request body.
\n{
\n\"access_token\": \"eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9...\",
\n\"expires_in\": 3600
\n}
\nWith LoginRadius, it is possible to customize the payload to include user roles and/or any additional metadata. You can set custom JWT claims on the Admin Console.
\nWith this method, you have complete customization over login flows while using LoginRadius to issue signed JWTs for user session management.
\nNOTE- With either method, LoginRadius ensures that JWTs are securely signed, optionally short-lived, and compatible with standard token validation libraries, making integration seamless for everyone.
\nTo get started with JWT implementation, you can read our complete developer documentation.
\n
Session management is how your app keeps track of a user after they log in so they don’t have to prove who they are with every request.
\nIn traditional apps, sessions are stored on the server using session IDs. Every time a request comes in, the server checks that session ID to verify the user.
\nIn modern apps, especially SPAs and APIs, JWTs are used to manage sessions without needing server-side storage; this is called stateless session management. The token itself carries the user’s identity, roles, and expiration details. As long as the token is valid, the user stays logged in.
\nGood session management ensures:
\nUser Logs In
\nClient Stores the Token
\nAccess Token Expiry
\nToken Renewal
\nWhen the user logs out, both the access token and refresh token should be cleared from client storage.
\nHowever, access tokens are stateless and cannot be revoked mid-lifecycle unless:
\nCombining these strategies gives you greater control over token misuse and enables a robust, enterprise-grade logout flow.
\n
When you implement JWT-based authentication, the client (browser or mobile app) needs a way to store the access token and, optionally, the refresh token after they are issued by the authentication server. This stored token is then attached to every subsequent request to prove the user's identity.
\nChoosing where to store the JWT is a crucial security decision. The most common storage options are:
\nEach option has trade-offs between security, accessibility, and persistence, and the right choice depends on your application's architecture and threat model.
\nAccess Tokens
\nRefresh Tokens
\nJWT authentication with LoginRadius offers a modern, stateless approach to managing sessions across distributed systems. The IDX integration is ideal for rapid deployment, while the Direct API model is best for organizations needing deep customization and integration flexibility.
\nWith robust token signing, refresh capabilities, and centralized control, LoginRadius provides a future-ready foundation for secure, scalable identity architecture. Contact us to know more about JWT authentication and implementation guide.
\nA: JWT authentication securely verifies user identities, enabling stateless session management across web, mobile apps, and microservices without server-side session storage.
\nA: LoginRadius simplifies JWT integration by offering hosted IDX login pages and direct API-based authentication methods, enabling rapid deployment and deep customization.
\nA: Yes, JWT authentication is secure when implemented with best practices like short-lived tokens, secure storage methods, signature validation, and refresh token rotation.
\nA: Yes, LoginRadius allows revocation of JWT refresh tokens explicitly, and supports strategies like short-lived tokens and key rotation to manage token lifecycles securely.
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