# Tokens

Authgear uses industry-standard tokens to manage user authentication and authorization. This section covers the different types of tokens, their structure, and how to use them in your applications.

## Token Types

Authgear provides several types of tokens for different purposes:

* **JWT Access Tokens**: Used for authorizing API calls and accessing protected resources
* **M2M Tokens**: They are JWT access token issued to M2M applications for authorizing API calls and accessing protected resources.
* **Refresh Tokens**: Used to obtain new access tokens when they expire
* **ID Tokens**: Contain user identity information for OpenID Connect flows

## Token Contents

Get details about what claims are returned in the JWT access token and response from the UserInfo endpoint by Authgear.

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[JWT Access Token](/reference/tokens/jwt-access-token.md)
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[M2M Tokens](/reference/tokens/m2m-tokens.md)
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[Refresh Token](/reference/tokens/refresh-token.md)
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