<p>Access tokens and refresh tokens are like special keys for your online accounts. Imagine the access token as a key card that lets you into a specific room (or resource) for a limited time. Once it expires, you need a refresh token, which is like a master key that can get you a new access token without having to ask for your password again. So, access tokens grant short-term access, while refresh tokens help you get new access tokens without sharing your password every time.</p>


Access tokens and refresh tokens are like special keys for your online accounts. Imagine the access token as a key card that lets you into a specific room (or resource) for a limited time. Once it expires, you need a refresh token, which is like a master key that can get you a new access token without having to ask for your password again. So, access tokens grant short-term access, while refresh tokens help you get new access tokens without sharing your password every time.

Demystifying Access Tokens and Refresh Tokens: A Beginner's Guide to Online Security