How do you secure WebSocket connections?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Security is ensured using WSS, authentication, and message validation.

Deep explanation

Use TLS encryption (wss://), authenticate users via tokens during handshake, and validate all incoming messages on server side.

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