๐Ÿงช Tests and Simulations: Creating Custom API Endpoints, Testing OAuth Workflows, and Advanced Payment Automations

๐Ÿ” 7. JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for Securing API Communication

JWT is a widely used method for securely transmitting data between parties as a JSON object. This is particularly useful for securing REST API communication between your site and external services, ensuring that only authorized users can interact with your MemberPress API.

  • Reading: JWT.io Introduction to JSON Web Tokens
    • A beginner’s guide to JWT, explaining how tokens work, how to secure APIs with JWT, and use cases for authentication and authorization.
  • Related Theme: JWT versus API keys for securing REST API requests and improving authorization mechanisms in MemberPress.