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# [Great Analogy To Explain ID Tokens Vs Access Tokens](https://blog.ndohjoel.me/great-analogy-to-explain-id-tokens-vs-access-tokens?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Analogy For ID Token Imagine you're planning to attend a fancy party at a private club. Before you can enter the club, you need to show the bouncer your ID to prove that you're on the guest list. In this analogy, the bouncer represents the server tha...

Mar 6, 2023 · 2 min read · blog.ndohjoel.me  
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