Authentication

Authentication-related guides: token-based auth (JWT), third-party login (OAuth 2.0 / OIDC), and mutual TLS (mTLS) client certificates.

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Guide Summary
Client Certificate Authentication Mutual TLS (mTLS) client certificate authentication. Covers TLS handshake vs auth, Kestrel client cert modes, and safe dev validation patterns.
JWT Tokens Issue and validate JWT bearer tokens, renew/refresh patterns, key material formats, and best practices.
OAuth 2.0 Provider sign-in / delegated authorization using Authorization Code + PKCE, cookie-backed sessions, scopes, and provider setup checklists.
OpenID Connect (OIDC) Identity-focused OAuth 2.0 using OIDC discovery, ID tokens, cookie sessions, PKCE, logout patterns, and provider checklists.

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