Unleash the Power of Keycloak v25: Enable Exchange-Token for Seamless Integration

Step-by-Step Guide to Enable Exchange-Token in Keycloak v25

Now that we’ve covered the what and why, let’s get hands-on and enable Exchange-Token in Keycloak v25!

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

• Keycloak v25 installed and configured on your server.
• A Realm created in Keycloak v25.
• A Client created in Keycloak v25, with the openid-connect protocol enabled.

Step 1: Configure the Client

In the Keycloak v25 console, navigate to the Clients tab and select the Client you created earlier. Scroll down to the section and click on Advanced Settings.

  
    <div>
      <label> Advanced Settings </label>
      <button> Advanced Settings </button>
    </div>
  

Step 2: Enable Exchange-Token

In the Advanced Settings section, scroll down to the Token Settings subsection and toggle the Exchange Token switch to ON.

  
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      <label> Token Settings </label>
      <table>
        <tr>
          <td> Exchange Token </td>
          <td>
            <switch>
              <input type="checkbox" checked="true" />
              <label> ON </label>
            </switch>
          </td>
        </tr>
      </table>
    </div>
  

Step 3: Configure the Realm

Navigate to the Realm Settings tab and scroll down to the Tokens subsection. Ensure that the Exchange Token toggle is set to ON.

  
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      <label> Realm Settings </label>
      <table>
        <tr>
          <td> Tokens </td>
          <td>
            <switch>
              <input type="checkbox" checked="true" />
              <label> ON </label>
            </switch>
          </td>
        </tr>
      </table>
    </div>
  

Testing Exchange-Token in Keycloak v25

Now that we’ve enabled Exchange-Token, let’s test it to ensure it’s working as expected!

Obtaining an Authorization Code

Using a tool like cURL or a REST client, send a request to the Keycloak v25 authorization endpoint to obtain an authorization code:

  
    curl -X GET \
      https://your-keycloak-server.auth/realms/your-realm/protocol/openid-connect/auth? \
      client_id=your-client-id \
      &redirect_uri=https://your-redirect-uri.com \
      &scope=openid \
      &response_type=code
  

Exchanging the Authorization Code for an Access Token

Using the authorization code obtained in the previous step, exchange it for an access token:

  
    curl -X POST \
      https://your-keycloak-server.auth/realms/your-realm/protocol/openid-connect/token \
      -H 'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded' \
      -d 'grant_type=authorization_code' \
      -d 'code=your-authorization-code' \
      -d 'redirect_uri=https://your-redirect-uri.com'
  

Verify the Response

The response should contain an access token, which you can use to access protected resources. Verify the token by decoding it using a tool like jwt.io:

  
    {
      "access_token": "your-access-token",
      "token_type": "Bearer",
      "expires_in": 300
    }
  

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully enabled Exchange-Token in Keycloak v25, unlocking a world of seamless authentication and authorization possibilities. By following this comprehensive guide, you’ve taken the first step towards building secure and scalable applications that leverage the power of Keycloak v25.

Additional Resources

For more information on Keycloak v25 and its features, check out the official documentation:

• Keycloak v25 Server Administration Guide
• Keycloak v25 OpenID Connect Protocol Guide

Remember, the power of Keycloak v25 lies in its flexibility and customization options. Experiment with different configurations and features to unlock the full potential of your Identity Management solutions.

Happy coding, and see you in the next tutorial!

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