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JWT authentication flow in a microservices architecture using Kong API Gateway, Nginx reverse proxy, and a Kestrel-based Auth Microservice. The sequence diagram traces five phases: login request routing through Kong and Nginx to the Auth Microservice, credential validation against SQL Server, JWT token generation on successful authentication, response propagation back to the React frontend, and token refresh flow triggered by 401 responses. This architecture demonstrates secure token-based authentication with clear separation of concerns, enabling stateless API security across containerized services. Fork this diagram on Diagrams.so to customize authentication flows, add additional microservices, or integrate alternative identity providers for your multi-cloud deployment.

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How does JWT authentication work in a microservices architecture with Kong API Gateway and Nginx?

This diagram illustrates a five-phase JWT authentication flow: the React frontend sends login credentials through Kong API Gateway and Nginx to the Auth Microservice, which validates credentials against SQL Server and generates a JWT token. When the token expires, a 401 response triggers the refresh flow, allowing the client to obtain a new token or logout.