CSRF Token Generator.
Generate secure CSRF tokens for your web applications. Get implementation examples for popular frameworks and learn about CSRF protection best practices. Create random, timestamp-based, or HMAC tokens with configurable expiry times.
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CSRF Token Generator
About CSRF Tokens
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) tokens protect your web applications by ensuring that requests come from legitimate users and not from malicious sites.
Token Types
Random Token
Generates a completely random string using cryptographically secure random values. These tokens are unpredictable and suitable for most CSRF protection needs.
Timestamp-Based
Combines a timestamp with random data to create a token that can be validated for freshness. Useful when you need to enforce token age limitations.
HMAC-Based
Uses a Hash-based Message Authentication Code approach to generate tokens that can be cryptographically verified. Best for high-security applications.
Expiry Times
15 minutes - For sensitive operations that should be completed quickly
1 hour - Standard for most web applications
24 hours - For longer user sessions
7 days - For extended access needs
How it works
Four steps.
- 01
Generate a secure CSRF token with your preferred settings
- 02
Copy the implementation code for your framework
- 03
Implement token validation in your application
- 04
Rotate tokens based on your security requirements
Features
Features.
Secure Generation
Cryptographically secure random token generation
Configurable Expiry
Set custom token expiration times
Implementation Examples
Ready-to-use code for popular frameworks
Multiple Token Types
Support for various token generation methods
Framework Support
Examples for multiple server frameworks
Token Rotation
Easy token regeneration and management
Security Best Practices
Built-in security recommendations
Educational Resources
Learn about CSRF protection implementation
What is CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)?
CSRF is an attack that forces authenticated users to submit unwanted requests to a web application where they're currently logged in. CSRF tokens help prevent these attacks by requiring a unique, unpredictable value with each request.
How do CSRF tokens work?
CSRF tokens are unique, random values generated for each session or form submission. When a form is submitted, the server validates that the token matches the one associated with the user's session, ensuring the request came from a legitimate source.
What makes a good CSRF token?
A good CSRF token should be: random and unpredictable, unique per session/request, sufficiently long (at least 32 bytes), cryptographically secure, and time-limited. It should also be validated server-side before processing any request.
Where should I include CSRF tokens?
CSRF tokens should be included in all state-changing requests (POST, PUT, DELETE) through either a hidden form field, custom HTTP header, or as part of the request body. They should never be included in URLs as they might be leaked through Referer headers.
How long should CSRF tokens be valid?
Token validity period depends on your security requirements. Common practices include: per-request tokens (most secure), per-session tokens, or time-limited tokens (e.g., 1-24 hours). Shorter validity periods provide better security but may impact user experience.
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