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odin_token_generator_create_token

Generates a signed JWT, which can be used by an ODIN client to join a room.

danger

This function should not be used in production as the access key will be exposed in the client application. You can use our simple server side token server to generate tokens for your clients. See our guides on access keys and tokens for more information.

Declaration
OdinReturnCode odin_token_generator_create_token(struct OdinTokenGenerator *generator,
                                                 const char *room_id,
                                                 const char *user_id,
                                                 char *out_token,
                                                 size_t out_token_len);

Parameters​

generator​

Handle of the token generator used to create the token. See

OdinTokenGenerator

for more information.

Declaration
OdinTokenGenerator *generator;

room_id​

ID of the room for which the token will be generated. It can be any null-terminated string.

Declaration
const char *room_id;

user_id​

ID of the user for which the token will be generated. It can be any null-terminated string.

danger

It should not contain personal data (in the definition of GDPR) like an email address. Use a unique identifier for the user. This should be a Steam ID, Discord ID, or any other unique identifier from your authentication system.

Declaration
const char *user_id;

out_token​

Pointer to a buffer where the generated token will be stored.

Declaration
char *out_token;

out_token_len​

Size of the buffer for the token.

Declaration
size_t out_token_len;

Returns​

A return code indicating success or failure.

Return Type
OdinReturnCode