secure storage
Use the platform’s protected storage for suitable credentials or keys.
Use this when An application must retain a credential between launches.
without the term
“We store the user's login token in AsyncStorage / UserDefaults. Is that safe? Where should tokens go on mobile?”
with the term · How do you ask a model for secure storage?
Store this credential in the platform’s protected storage. Verify relaunch, logout deletion, and the intended device-lock or backup behavior.
What is secure storage?
Keychain on Apple platforms and Keystore on Android store small secrets such as tokens encrypted, tied to the device, with rules for backup and lock state.
Why does secure storage matter when vibe coding?
A convenience preferences store may expose the credential more widely than intended.
How do you do secure storage?
Choose the protected storage API and lifecycle policy, then test access and deletion.
What goes wrong with secure storage?
Keeping a second plaintext copy in preferences, diagnostics, or a migration file.