Authorization in ASP.NET Core is the process of controlling access to resources based on user roles, claims, or policies. It works hand-in-hand with authentication to ensure users have permission to perform specific actions.
Key Features:
- Supports role-based and policy-based authorization
- Integrates with ASP.NET Core Identity
- Allows fine-grained control over resources
- Works with controllers, Razor Pages, and APIs
- Enhances app security and compliance
Example – Role-based Authorization:
[Authorize(Roles = "Admin")]
public IActionResult AdminDashboard()
{
return View();
}
Example – Policy-based Authorization:
builder.Services.AddAuthorization(options =>
{
options.AddPolicy("RequireAdmin", policy => policy.RequireRole("Admin"));
});
Authorization in ASP.NET Core ensures only permitted users can access sensitive resources, improving security and maintaining control over application functionality.
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