API Concepts
Core concepts and architectural patterns of the AuthOS API including JWT authentication, dual flows, and BYOO integration.
API Concepts
This section covers the core concepts and architectural patterns of the AuthOS API.
Available Concepts
- Authentication - JWT structure, dual authentication flows, and Bring Your Own OAuth (BYOO)
- Token Validation - Backend token validation using the JWKS endpoint
- Rate Limiting - Rate limit policies, handling 429 errors, and resilient client patterns
- Background Jobs - System maintenance tasks, token refresh, webhook delivery, and database optimization
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Authentication Concepts
Core authentication concepts including JWT structure, RS256 signing, dual authentication flows, and Bring Your Own OAuth (BYOO) integration.
Access Control
Understanding ReBAC permission system and authorization
Token Validation
How to validate JWTs issued by AuthOS using RS256, JWKS endpoints, and backend token verification with code examples.
Rate Limiting
Rate limiting policies, limits per endpoint group, handling 429 errors, and best practices for building resilient API clients.
Background Jobs
Background jobs and system maintenance tasks including token refresh, webhook delivery, state cleanup, and database optimization.