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April 7, 2026 · 1 min read

How would you design an API authentication system using OAuth 2.0 and JWT, and what are the trade-offs between using access tokens and refresh tokens?

I would implement OAuth 2.0 to manage authorization flows with JWTs for access tokens. The main trade-off is between usability and security: access tokens provide immediate access, while refresh tokens…

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📅 Apr 07, 2026 ⏱ 1 min read

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How would you design an API authentication system using OAuth 2.0 and JWT, and what are the trade-offs between using access tokens and refresh tokens?

COVER // HOW WOULD YOU DESIGN AN API AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM USING OAUTH 2.0 AND JWT, AND WHAT ARE THE TRADE-OFFS BETWEEN USING ACCESS TOKENS AND REFRESH TOKENS?

I would implement OAuth 2.0 to manage authorization flows with JWTs for access tokens. The main trade-off is between usability and security: access tokens provide immediate access, while refresh tokens allow for longer sessions without exposing user credentials, but they must be stored securely to prevent misuse.

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