Interface ITokenGenerator

Namespace

Builvero.Application.Interfaces.Services

Assembly

Builvero.Application.dll

Defines the contract for generating secure tokens and codes used throughout the application.

public interface ITokenGenerator

Remarks

This interface provides methods for generating:

• Email verification codes (6-digit numeric)
• Invitation codes (8-character alphanumeric)
• Secure tokens for email-based actions (32-character alphanumeric)

All methods use cryptographically secure random number generation.

Methods

GenerateInvitationCode()

Generates an 8-character alphanumeric invitation code for user registration.

string GenerateInvitationCode()

Returns

string

An 8-character string using uppercase letters and numbers (excluding ambiguous characters).

Remarks

The code uses a character set that excludes ambiguous characters (0, O, I, 1, L) to reduce user confusion. Uses uppercase letters and numbers: A-Z (excluding I, O) and 2-9.

GenerateSecureToken()

Generates a secure 32-character alphanumeric token for email-based actions (e.g., invitation acceptance, join request approval).

string GenerateSecureToken()

Returns

string

A 32-character string using mixed-case letters and numbers (excluding ambiguous characters).

Remarks

The token is used in email links to enable actions without requiring login. Uses a character set that excludes ambiguous characters. The token should be cryptographically secure and unique.

GenerateVerificationCode()

Generates a 6-digit numeric verification code for email verification.

string GenerateVerificationCode()

Returns

string

A 6-digit numeric string.