Will refresh token optimize the token issuance and how?

Question

Hi team,

I found that Azure B2C service has limits such as Token Issuance Rate as per https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory-b2c/service-limits?pivots=b2c-custom-policy#token-issuance-rate

If we use refresh token to obtain a new token, does that count toward the token issurance rate limit?

Thank you.

Best regards,

Jeff

Answer 1

Hi @Jeff Wu
I understand that you are trying to analyze whether refresh token count towards token issuance rate limit.
Using a refresh token to obtain a new token does not count towards the token issuance rate limit in Azure B2C. The token issuance rate limit refers to the rate at which new tokens are issued by Azure B2C. When you use a refresh token to acquire a new token, it is considered token refreshing rather than token issuance.

Refresh tokens are used to acquire new ID tokens and access tokens without requiring user interaction. They provide long-term access to resources on behalf of users. When a refresh token is redeemed for a new token, a new refresh token is also provided in the token response. This process helps ensure that your refresh tokens remain valid for as long as possible.

Therefore, the use of refresh tokens to obtain new tokens does not contribute to the token issuance rate limit. It is a mechanism to optimize token management and extend access without impacting the token issuance rate.

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