---
id: GOV_NEW_AUTH_TOKENS
type: workflow
status: active
tier: T3
title: auth-tokens (current)
description: Current auth-tokens governance.
applies_when:
  - "jwt"
  - "access token"
  - "refresh token"
  - "bearer token"
supersedes: GOV_OLD_AUTH_TOKENS
---

# auth-tokens (current)

This document records the current governance decision for the auth-tokens area. It states the recommended approach, the rationale behind it, and how to request an exception.

## Decision

- Adopt the documented pattern for this area.
- Prefer the recommended approach over ad-hoc alternatives.
- Record any deviation in the project decision record.
- Consult this page before related work begins.
