🔹 Title:
How to Implement JWT Authentication in ASP.NET Core Web API?
🔹 Technology:
C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, JWT
🔹 Description:
I am a beginner in ASP.NET Core and currently learning how to build secure Web APIs. I want to implement JWT (JSON Web Token) based authentication in my project.
I would like to understand the complete flow of authentication, including token generation, validation, and securing API endpoints.
🔹 What I Tried:
I created a basic API project and tried adding authentication services, but I am confused about how to properly configure JWT and use it in controllers.
🔹 Code:
builder.Services.AddAuthentication();
🔹 Error / Issue:
No specific error, but I am unable to understand how to generate and validate JWT tokens properly.
🔹 Expected Result:
I want to successfully implement JWT authentication so that only authorized users can access protected API endpoints.
🔹 Environment:
- .NET 6 / .NET 7
- Visual Studio
🔹 Additional Info:
Any step-by-step guidance or simple example would be very helpful.