auth0-aspnetcore-api

Secure ASP.NET Core Web API endpoints with Auth0 JWT bearer validation.

23|71|Updated Jul 8, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/auth0/docs-v2 --skill auth0-aspnetcore-api
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Skill: auth0-aspnetcore-api
Source: https://github.com/auth0/docs-v2/tree/main/main/.mintlify/skills/auth0-aspnetcore-api
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/auth0/docs-v2 --skill auth0-aspnetcore-api

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Protects ASP.NET Core Web API routes from unauthorized access by validating JWTs, enforcing scopes, and ensuring the correct middleware order, which is essential for REST endpoints receiving access tokens from frontends or mobile clients.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JWT bearer validation: Auth0.AspNetCore.Authentication.Api verifies tokens against your tenant domain and audience without manual JWT parsing.
  • Scope and authorization policies: Use .RequireAuthorization() or [Authorize] on controllers with integration guidance for scope enforcement and DPoP proof-of-possession binding.
  • Guided setup workflow: Starts with API creation (manual or automated), configures appsettings and Program.cs, and shows minimal API plus controller examples for securing endpoints.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to configure Auth0.AspNetCore.Authentication.Api with your tenant domain and API audience so your ASP.NET Core app starts validating JWTs and protecting endpoints.

Frequently Asked Questions about auth0-aspnetcore-api

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I secure ASP.NET Core API endpoints with Auth0 JWT validation?

To secure ASP.NET Core API endpoints with Auth0 JWT validation, configure the Auth0.AspNetCore.Authentication.Api package with your tenant domain and API audience in appsettings and Program.cs to enable automatic bearer token verification.

How do I enforce scope-based authorization in a .NET 8 minimal API using Auth0?

Enforce scope-based authorization in a .NET 8 minimal API by applying .RequireAuthorization() or [Authorize] attributes with configured authorization policies that validate specific JWT scopes issued by your Auth0 tenant.

Does Auth0.AspNetCore.Authentication.Api support DPoP proof-of-possession binding for ASP.NET Core APIs?

Yes, Auth0.AspNetCore.Authentication.Api supports DPoP proof-of-possession binding for ASP.NET Core APIs, ensuring that presented access tokens are cryptographically bound to the client holding the corresponding DPoP key.

Can I use this Skill to protect both controller-based APIs and minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core?

Yes, you can use this Skill to protect both controller-based APIs and minimal APIs in ASP.NET Core, as it provides configuration guidance and endpoint protection examples for both architectural styles in .NET 8+ projects.

What is the correct middleware ordering for Auth0 JWT bearer validation in ASP.NET Core?

Correct middleware ordering for Auth0 JWT bearer validation requires placing authentication and authorization middleware appropriately within the ASP.NET Core pipeline to ensure tokens are verified before endpoint execution and scope enforcement.

Why does my ASP.NET Core API return 401 when receiving an Auth0 JWT with the correct audience?

If your ASP.NET Core API returns 401 with a correct Auth0 JWT audience, verify your appsettings configuration matches the tenant domain exactly and that token testing requirements are met per the guided setup workflow.