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RS256
A JWT signing algorithm using RSA with SHA-256. It is asymmetric, so the verifier never holds the signing key.
Full definition
RS256 is a JWT signing algorithm that uses RSA with SHA-256. Because it is asymmetric, the private key signs the token and the public key verifies it. The verifier never has, and never needs, the signing key. Zaffre Axon uses RS256 for both access and refresh tokens, with key rotation supported.
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RS256 in practice
See how rs256 is handled in Zaffre Axon across HR, payroll, attendance and operations.
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