Bearer Token

A token sent as "Authorization: Bearer ..."; whoever has it is treated as the user.

What is Bearer Token?

A bearer token is sent in the Authorization: Bearer ... header. Whoever holds ("bears") it is treated as the user, so it must be kept secret and short-lived.

Authorization: Bearer eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIs...

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Updated September 27, 2026