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# [Sessions vs JWT vs Cookies: Understanding Authentication Approaches](https://divyarajgurjar.hashnode.dev/sessions-vs-jwt-vs-cookies-understanding-authentication-approaches?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

difference between sessions, JWT, and cookie in authentication. Understand stateful vs stateless auth, real-world use, and when to use each approach.

May 10 · 8 min read · divyarajgurjar.hashnode.dev  
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