Feature Request: refreshToken in JWT Authentication

[JavidSumra]

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Description

Description: Currently, our application relies on JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authentication. However, we've encountered limitations with the expiration of JWT tokens. To address this, we propose implementing a refreshToken mechanism alongside JWT authentication.

Problem

Motivation:

1. Enhanced Security: Refresh tokens provide an additional layer of security by allowing short-lived JWT tokens to be refreshed without requiring users to log in again.
2. Improved User Experience: With refreshToken support, users won't be abruptly logged out due to expired JWT tokens, enhancing their overall experience.
3. Scalability: Implementing refreshToken can facilitate scalability by reducing the need for frequent re-authentication requests, especially in high-traffic scenarios.

Proposed Solution

Proposed Solution: Introduce a refreshToken endpoint that, upon receiving a valid refresh token, issues a new JWT token without requiring users to provide their credentials again. This endpoint should handle token expiration, invalidation, and rotation securely.

Additional Considerations:

• Token Expiry: Define appropriate expiry times for refresh tokens to balance security and usability.
• Security Measures: Implement measures such as token revocation, rate limiting, and token rotation to mitigate security risks.
• Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with existing JWT authentication implementations and libraries.

Implementation Details:

1. Backend Changes: Describe the necessary changes to the backend infrastructure, including modifications to the authentication service and database schema.
2. API Endpoints: Specify the endpoints required for refreshToken functionality, along with their expected behavior and input/output formats.
3. Documentation: Update relevant documentation, including API documentation and developer guides, to reflect the addition of refreshToken support.

Alternatives Considered:

• Session-based Authentication: Evaluate the feasibility of switching to session-based authentication as an alternative to JWT with refreshToken.
• Third-Party Solutions: Explore existing libraries or services that provide refreshToken functionality and assess their suitability for integration.

Impact and Benefits:

• User Impact: Discuss how the proposed feature will affect end-users, including any changes to their authentication workflow.
• Developer Impact: Outline the impact on developers, including any changes required to client-side or server-side code.

Alternatives Considered

No Alternative Solution

[JavidSumra]

Hey @anand-harsh Sir Please Assign me This issue Under JWOC 2024