How do I use data protection in ASP.NET Core?

How do I use data protection in ASP.NET Core?

To use data protection in ASP.NET Core, you can start by adding the Data Protection services in your Startup.cs file.

What services do I need to register?

You need to register the Data Protection services by calling services.AddDataProtection() in the ConfigureServices method.

Can I customize the data protection options?

Yes, you can customize options like key storage and lifetime by using the DataProtectionOptions class.

How do I encrypt and decrypt data?

You can use the IDataProtector interface to encrypt and decrypt data. Create a protector and use its Protect and Unprotect methods.