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Auth token best practices in Angular: store tokens in memory (not localStorage - XSS risk) or HttpOnly cookies (CSRF protection needed). Use interceptors to attach tokens to requests automatically. Implement token refresh logic with catchError and retry. Clear tokens on logout. Short-lived access tokens with refresh tokens is the recommended pattern.
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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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