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What is Laravel Passport and when should it be used?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Passport is Laravel’s full OAuth2 server implementation for API authentication.
Deep explanation
Passport provides complete OAuth2 support including access tokens, refresh tokens, and client credentials. It is suitable for third-party integrations where external clients need secure access to APIs. It is heavier than Sanctum but more flexible for enterprise-grade authentication systems.
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