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OpenID Connect Refresh Tokens — Complete Guide to Long-Lived Access

DodaTech Updated 2026-06-28 1 min read

In this tutorial, you will learn about Openid Connect Refresh Tokens. We cover key concepts, practical examples, and best practices to help you master this topic.

OpenID Connect refresh tokens obtain new access tokens without user interaction, enabling long-lived sessions while maintaining security with short-lived access tokens.

What You'll Learn

  • Refresh token lifecycle and rotation
  • Obtaining refresh tokens in OIDC flows
  • Refresh token security and revocation

Why It Matters

Short-lived access tokens (15-60 min) require frequent re-authentication. Refresh tokens provide seamless token renewal without user interaction.

What's Next

Learn about OpenID Connect session logout for ending sessions, or OpenID Connect session management for tracking active sessions.

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