What are the best practices for handling authentication tokens in Angular?

Senior Angular

Answer

Token handling must prioritize security. Best practices include:

  • Store tokens in memory or sessionStorage (avoid localStorage for sensitive apps).
  • Use HttpOnly cookies when backend supports them.
  • Add tokens only through interceptors.
  • Avoid placing tokens in URLs.
  • Implement token refresh + logout on refresh failure.
  • Never expose secrets in frontend code.

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