Creating a .NET API with WebSockets and JWT authentication for real-time chat

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Learn to create a .NET API with WebSockets and JWT authentication for real-time chat applications

intermediate Published 9 Mar 2025
Action Steps
  1. Create a new .NET API project using the dotnet CLI
  2. Install the required packages for WebSockets and JWT authentication
  3. Configure JWT authentication in the Startup.cs file
  4. Implement WebSocket connections using the System.Net.WebSockets namespace
  5. Test the real-time chat functionality using a tool like Postman or a WebSocket client
Who Needs to Know This

Backend developers and full-stack developers can benefit from this tutorial to build real-time chat systems with secure authentication

Key Insight

💡 Use WebSockets for real-time communication and JWT for secure authentication in your .NET API

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Learn to create a .NET API with WebSockets and JWT authentication for real-time chat applications

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