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Rownd Backend SDK Features

Rownd’s Backend SDKs provide powerful tools for secure and efficient server-side authentication and user management.

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Robust Token Management

Ensure secure access to your backend resources with comprehensive token management:
  • Token Verification: Easily verify user tokens to authenticate requests
  • Token Refresh: Automatically handle token expiration and renewal
  • Custom Claims: Add and manage custom claims for user tokens

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Understanding Rownd Tokens

Rownd uses JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for authentication. Here’s an example token payload: 
json
{
"jti": "e5aded8f-4950-4215-9a45-dc3e7x8575e90",
"aud": [
"app:app_v8q15ahdmpx3wqnbm6j19grlx",
"app_variant:cm4swjkos008x5bfc8x48d70xu"
],
"sub": "user_o7jyzlzbga2uhly698ba8a1s",
"iat": 1734467046,
"exp": 1734470646,
"iss": "https://api.rownd.io",
"https://auth.rownd.io/app_user_id": "user_o7jyzlzbga2uhly698ba8a1s",
"https://auth.rownd.io/is_verified_user": true,
"https://auth.rownd.io/auth_level": "verified"
}
Standard JWT claims:
  • jti: Unique identifier for this token
  • aud: Array of audiences this token is intended for (includes Rownd app ID and app variant ID if applicable);
  • sub: Subject identifier (Rownd user ID)
  • iat: Timestamp when the token was issued
  • exp: Timestamp when the token expires
  • iss: Token issuer (Rownd API)
Rownd-specific claims:

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Seamless Integration

Integrate Rownd’s backend capabilities with your existing infrastructure:
  • Framework Compatibility: Support for popular server-side frameworks like Node.js, Django, and .NET
  • API Integration: Effortlessly call Rownd’s backend services
  • Server-Side Rendering Support: Compatible with frameworks like Next.js and Remix for efficient SSR

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Advanced User Management

Manage user data and authentication flows with ease:
  • User Profiles: Access and update user profiles programmatically
  • Role-Based Access Control: Implement fine-grained access control for different user roles
  • Event Hooks: Trigger custom logic on authentication events

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Developer-Friendly Tools

Streamline backend development with comprehensive tools and support:
  • Detailed Documentation: In-depth guides and API references
  • Versioning and Compatibility: Clear upgrade paths and backward compatibility
  • Technical Support: Access to expert engineering support

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Steps for getting started:

  1. Set up your Rownd account (only takes a minute).
  2. Create an app key.
  3. Install Rownd using an SDK.
  4. Configure customizations and sign-in methods from the Rownd platform.

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Rownd Backend SDKs:

Node.js

JavaScript and TypeScript

Go

Python

Django

Python

.NET

C#

Ruby on Rails

Convex

Convex