How can I implement JWT authentication in a Django API with a React frontend?

How can I implement JWT authentication in a Django API with a React frontend?

To implement JWT authentication, you'll need to set up Django REST Framework with the djangorestframework-simplejwt package. First, install it using pip.

What are the steps to configure the Django settings for JWT?

In your Django settings, add 'rest_framework_simplejwt.authentication.JWTAuthentication' to the DEFAULT_AUTHENTICATION_CLASSES. Also, configure your REST framework settings.

How do I create a login endpoint to issue the JWT?

You can create a login endpoint by using the TokenObtainPairView from simplejwt. This will allow users to obtain a JWT by providing their credentials.

What about the React side? How do I store the JWT?

In your React app, you can store the JWT in localStorage or sessionStorage after receiving it from the login endpoint. Use it in the Authorization header for subsequent requests.