localStorage versus cookie

Let's take a look at another critical question. It is crucial to understand at least the basics of how authentication works and how it is secured. You are responsible for any faulty implementation that allows data breaches, so always keep this in mind. Where do we store the token we receive from the server?

In whichever direction you send a token, you should always be sure that your communication is secure. For web applications like ours, be sure that HTTPS is enabled and used for all requests. After the user has successfully authenticated the use, it receives the JWT, according to the JWT authentication workflow. A JWT is not tied to any particular storage medium, so you are free to choose whichever you prefer. ...

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