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Add handshake animation to HCW #2191

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add handshake animation video clip to how clerk works
jescalan Apr 19, 2025
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fix video crop
jescalan Apr 19, 2025
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Update docs/how-clerk-works/overview.mdx
alexisintech Apr 23, 2025
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update video
jescalan Apr 24, 2025
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Expand Up @@ -304,6 +304,8 @@ However, server-rendered applications present a unique challenge. Server-to-serv
1. FAPI receives the request with the `__client` cookie
1. FAPI validates the authentication state and issues a new session token

<Video src="/docs/images/how-clerk-works/handshake.mp4" width="1920" height="1080" autoPlay muted loop playsInline />

This server -> browser -> FAPI request includes the client token, so FAPI is able to verify the user's auth state and issue a new session token securely. This handshake ensures secure token renewal while maintaining the benefits of server-side rendering.

> [!QUIZ]
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