Token Based Authentication using Web API 2, Owin, and Identity
In this article, we will learn how to implement Token Based Authentication in Web API to secure the server resources using OAuth. Introduction In this article, we will learn how to implement Token Based Authentication in Web API to secure the server resources. There are 3 Common Methods of Web API Authentication: HTTP Basic Authentication API Keys OAuth Here I am using OAuth authentication. OAuth is not technically an authentication method, but a method of both authentication and authorization. By using OAuth we can create Token Based Authentication API. First, what is Token Based Authentication in Web API, advantages of Token Based Authentication in Web API and how does it work? What is Token Based Authentication in Web API? Token-based authentication is a process where the user sends his credential to the server; server will validate the user details and generate a token which is sent as response to the users with...