When building web applications with Laravel, securing user authentication is critical. One powerful and often overlooked way to enhance security is through the proper use of cookies—especially HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite cookies. In this post, I'll explore how cookies work in Laravel, how to safely store authentication tokens, and why you should consider using cookies over localStorage.
When building web applications with Laravel, securing user authentication is critical. One powerful and often overlooked way to enhance security is through the proper use of cookies—especially HttpOnly, Secure, and SameSite cookies.
In this post, I'll explore how cookies work in Laravel, how to safely store authentication tokens, and why you should consider using cookies over localStorage.
