[FEATURE] Adding Access Token & Refresh Token

[Vinaysohaliya]

Feature Description

UNDER GSSOC 24

Feature that add morden-auth solution

Use Case

The feature of implementing access and refresh tokens addresses the need for a smooth and uninterrupted authentication experience for users interacting with a web or mobile application. In modern applications, maintaining secure and efficient user sessions is crucial for both user satisfaction and security.

Problem Description Frequent Logouts: Users often get logged out after short periods of inactivity, requiring them to log in repeatedly. This can be especially frustrating in applications where users expect continuous access, such as productivity tools, social media platforms, or e-commerce sites.

Poor User Experience: Requiring users to log in multiple times disrupts their workflow and diminishes the overall user experience. This can lead to user dissatisfaction and reduced engagement with the application.

Security Concerns: Balancing security with user convenience is challenging. Long-lived sessions are more convenient but pose a higher security risk if compromised. Short-lived sessions are more secure but less user-friendly.

Scalability Issues: Session-based authentication can put a strain on server resources, especially in applications with a large number of concurrent users. Managing sessions and state on the server side can lead to performance bottlenecks.

Solution Benefits Implementing access and refresh tokens offers a solution to these problems by:

Reducing the Frequency of Logins: By using refresh tokens, the application can automatically obtain new access tokens without requiring the user to log in again, significantly enhancing the user experience.

Enhancing Security: Access tokens can be short-lived, reducing the risk if they are compromised. Refresh tokens can be securely stored and rotated, adding an extra layer of security.

Improving Scalability: Token-based authentication is stateless and does not require server-side session management, making it more scalable and suitable for distributed systems.

Providing Flexibility: Tokens can carry custom claims and metadata, which can be used to enforce fine-grained access control and authorization policies.

How the Feature Addresses the Problem

Automatic Token Refresh: Users receive an access token and a refresh token upon login. When the access token expires, the refresh token is used to obtain a new access token without interrupting the user session.

Smooth User Experience: Users can remain logged in for extended periods without frequent interruptions, enhancing their experience and satisfaction.

Secure Authentication Flow: The use of short-lived access tokens and securely stored refresh tokens balances security and convenience, ensuring that the application remains secure while providing a seamless experience.

Scalable Solution: By eliminating the need for server-side session management, the application can handle a larger number of concurrent users more efficiently.

Potential Solution

Users receive an access token and a refresh token upon login. When the access token expires, the refresh token is used to obtain a new access token without interrupting the user session.

Additional Context

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