What is the difference between roles and claims in ASP.NET Core?

What is the difference between roles and claims in ASP.NET Core?

In ASP.NET Core, roles are used to group users with similar permissions, while claims are key-value pairs that provide additional information about a user.

Can you give me an example of how to implement roles?

Sure! You can create roles using the RoleManager class and assign them to users with UserManager. For example, await roleManager.CreateAsync(new IdentityRole("Admin"));.

How about claims? How do I add them to a user?

You can add claims using the AddClaimAsync method of the UserManager. For instance, await userManager.AddClaimAsync(user, new Claim("Permission", "Edit"));.

When should I use roles instead of claims?

Use roles for broad access control and claims for fine-grained permissions. Roles simplify management, while claims provide flexibility.