How do I implement a refresh token mechanism in Vue.js using Axios?

How do I implement a refresh token mechanism in Vue.js using Axios?

To implement a refresh token mechanism in Vue.js with Axios, you can intercept requests and responses. First, set up Axios to include the access token in the headers.

What if the access token expires? How do I handle that?

You can use Axios interceptors to catch 401 errors. When you receive a 401, you can call your refresh token endpoint to get a new access token.

Can you show me a code example for that?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

axios.interceptors.response.use(
  response => response,
  async error => {
    const originalRequest = error.config;
    if (error.response.status === 401) {
      const newToken = await refreshAccessToken(); // Your function to refresh the token
      originalRequest.headers['Authorization'] = `Bearer ${newToken}`;
      return axios(originalRequest);
    }
    return Promise.reject(error);
  }
);