Learn LARAVEL-PASSPORT with Real Code Examples

Issue personal access tokens for API testing

Protect API routes using `auth:api` middleware

Use password grant tokens for SPA login

Implement token revocation for user logout

Define scopes for role-based access control

Verify Passport migrations were run

Ensure API guard is set to `passport`

Check client IDs and secrets

Confirm token encryption keys are present

Use Laravel logs for token issuance errors

Test API endpoints with Postman or Insomnia

Use Laravel feature tests for token issuance

Mock API requests with Passport test helpers

Check token revocation and expiration handling

Test scope restrictions for protected routes

Deploy Laravel API with Passport on web servers

Use Docker for containerization

Host on AWS, DigitalOcean, or other cloud platforms

Ensure HTTPS and environment variable security

Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment

Laravel framework

Laravel Passport package

Laravel Sanctum (optional for simpler API auth)

OAuth2 clients (personal, password, client credentials)

Laravel middleware for route protection

API clients: SPA, mobile apps, third-party applications

Laravel Auth system for user management

Database adapters supported by Laravel (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

JWT token management with Passport

Laravel Gates and Policies for scope enforcement

Use personal tokens for quick API testing

Apply scopes for role-based access

Leverage middleware for reusable checks

Automate token management in API client

Follow Laravel Passport best practices

Understanding OAuth2 flow

Managing token lifetimes and revocation

Integrating multiple client types

Securing sensitive endpoints and data

Debugging token and scope issues