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Bearer Token

Session Management

A token that grants access to whoever has it.

Definition

A bearer token is like a ticket: whoever holds it can use it to access a service.

In plain English A token that grants access to whoever has it.

Why this matters

Why it matters: If it leaks, someone else can use it without your password.

Example

Example: An API call includes a bearer token in the Authorization header.