refresh token

[rɪˈfreʃ ˈtoʊkən]
nounpl: refresh tokens
token de atualização
1. A credential used in OAuth 2.0 authentication that allows an application to obtain a new access token without requiring the user to log in again
The refresh token is stored securely on the client and used to request a new access token when the current one expires.
O token de atualização é armazenado com segurança no cliente e usado para solicitar um novo token de acesso quando o atual expira.
2. A long-lived token that enables seamless user session continuation by generating short-lived access tokens
Applications use the refresh token to maintain user sessions across multiple devices without repeated authentication.
Os aplicativos usam o token de atualização para manter sessões de usuários em vários dispositivos sem autenticação repetida.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and cybersecurity contexts. In both Brazil and the USA, developers often use the English term 'refresh token' interchangeably with the translated version. The concept is crucial in modern authentication systems and is discussed extensively in OAuth 2.0 documentation, APIs, and developer communities across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
refresh credentialrenewal tokenlong-lived token
Antonyms / Antônimos
access tokenshort-lived token

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
token de atualização
Standard technical term used in software development documentation
Brazil (Tech Industry)
token de refresh
Common transliteration used by developers, sometimes preferred in informal contexts
Portugal
token de atualização
Formal translation following Portuguese technical standards
Portugal (Tech Community)
token de refresh
English term often used directly by Portuguese developers

Related Words

access tokenOAuth 2.0authenticationbearer tokenJWTtoken expiration

Related Idioms & Phrases

refresh the session
token rotation
token lifecycle management
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