diff --git a/csrf_session_test.go b/csrf_session_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e924ea5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/csrf_session_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,476 @@
+package traefikoidc
+
+import (
+	"encoding/base64"
+	"encoding/json"
+	"net/http"
+	"net/http/httptest"
+	"strings"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+// TestCSRFTokenSessionManagement tests the session management changes that fix the login loop
+func TestCSRFTokenSessionManagement(t *testing.T) {
+	// Test that CSRF tokens persist through the authentication flow
+	t.Run("CSRF_Token_Persists_After_Selective_Clear", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Create a session manager
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Create initial request
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set initial values
+		csrfToken := "critical-csrf-token"
+		session.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session.SetNonce("test-nonce")
+		session.SetAuthenticated(true)
+		session.SetEmail("user@example.com")
+		session.SetAccessToken("old-access-token")
+		session.SetRefreshToken("old-refresh-token")
+		session.SetIDToken("old-id-token")
+
+		// Save session
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Get cookies
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+
+		// Create new request with cookies (simulating redirect back)
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test2", nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		// Get session again
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify all values are there
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session2.GetCSRF())
+		assert.Equal(t, "test-nonce", session2.GetNonce())
+		assert.True(t, session2.GetAuthenticated())
+
+		// Now perform selective clearing (as done in the fix)
+		session2.SetAuthenticated(false)
+		session2.SetEmail("")
+		session2.SetAccessToken("")
+		session2.SetRefreshToken("")
+		session2.SetIDToken("")
+		// Clear OIDC flow values from previous attempts
+		session2.SetNonce("")
+		session2.SetCodeVerifier("")
+
+		// CRITICAL: CSRF token should still be there
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session2.GetCSRF(), "CSRF token must persist after selective clearing")
+
+		// Save again
+		rec2 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session2.Save(req2, rec2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify CSRF token persists in new session
+		req3 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/callback", nil)
+		for _, cookie := range rec2.Result().Cookies() {
+			req3.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session3, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req3)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session3.GetCSRF(), "CSRF token must persist across saves")
+	})
+
+	// Test that marking session as dirty forces save
+	t.Run("Mark_Dirty_Forces_Session_Save", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set CSRF token
+		csrfToken := "test-csrf-token"
+		session.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+
+		// Mark as dirty explicitly
+		session.MarkDirty()
+
+		// Save should work even if no apparent changes
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookie was set
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, cookies, "Cookies should be set after save")
+
+		// Find main session cookie
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie, "Main session cookie should be set")
+	})
+
+	// Test Azure-specific session handling
+	t.Run("Azure_Session_Cookie_Configuration", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate Azure callback scenario
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/oidc/callback?code=test&state=test-csrf", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set values as would happen in auth flow
+		session.SetCSRF("test-csrf")
+		session.SetNonce("test-nonce")
+
+		// Save with proper cookie settings
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Check cookie attributes
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				// Azure requires SameSite=Lax for cross-site redirects
+				assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, cookie.SameSite, "SameSite should be Lax for Azure compatibility")
+				assert.Equal(t, "/", cookie.Path, "Path should be root")
+				assert.True(t, cookie.HttpOnly, "Cookie should be HttpOnly")
+				// In production, Secure would be true, but false in test
+			}
+		}
+	})
+
+	// Test session continuity through auth flow
+	t.Run("Session_Continuity_Through_Auth_Flow", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Step 1: Initial request
+		req1 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/protected", nil)
+		session1, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate auth initiation
+		csrfToken := "auth-flow-csrf-token"
+		nonce := "auth-flow-nonce"
+		session1.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session1.SetNonce(nonce)
+		session1.SetIncomingPath("/protected")
+
+		// Force save
+		session1.MarkDirty()
+		rec1 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session1.Save(req1, rec1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec1.Result().Cookies()
+		require.NotEmpty(t, cookies)
+
+		// Step 2: Callback request with same cookies
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/oidc/callback?code=test&state="+csrfToken, nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify session continuity
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session2.GetCSRF(), "CSRF token should be maintained")
+		assert.Equal(t, nonce, session2.GetNonce(), "Nonce should be maintained")
+		assert.Equal(t, "/protected", session2.GetIncomingPath(), "Incoming path should be maintained")
+	})
+
+	// Test large token handling doesn't affect CSRF
+	t.Run("Large_Tokens_Dont_Affect_CSRF", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set CSRF first
+		csrfToken := "important-csrf"
+		session.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+
+		// Add large tokens that might cause chunking
+		largeToken := generateMockJWT(5000)
+		session.SetIDToken(largeToken)
+		session.SetAccessToken(largeToken)
+
+		// Save
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Count cookies
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		mainFound := false
+		chunkCount := 0
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainFound = true
+			}
+			if strings.Contains(cookie.Name, "_oidc_raczylo_") && strings.Contains(cookie.Name, "_") {
+				chunkCount++
+			}
+		}
+
+		assert.True(t, mainFound, "Main session cookie must exist")
+		t.Logf("Total chunks created: %d", chunkCount)
+
+		// Verify CSRF is still accessible
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test2", nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session2.GetCSRF(), "CSRF must be preserved with large tokens")
+	})
+}
+
+// TestAuthFlowWithoutExternalDependencies tests the auth flow without external dependencies
+func TestAuthFlowWithoutExternalDependencies(t *testing.T) {
+	plugin := CreateConfig()
+	plugin.ProviderURL = "https://login.microsoftonline.com/test-tenant/v2.0"
+	plugin.ClientID = "test-client-id"
+	plugin.ClientSecret = "test-client-secret"
+	plugin.CallbackURL = "http://example.com/oidc/callback"
+	plugin.SessionEncryptionKey = "test-encryption-key-32-characters"
+	plugin.LogLevel = "debug"
+
+	// Variables removed as they're not used in this test
+
+	// We can't fully initialize TraefikOidc without network access,
+	// but we can test the session management directly
+	sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager(plugin.SessionEncryptionKey, plugin.ForceHTTPS, NewLogger(plugin.LogLevel))
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	t.Run("Session_Created_On_Protected_Request", func(t *testing.T) {
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/protected", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Session should be new
+		assert.False(t, session.GetAuthenticated())
+
+		// Set auth flow values
+		session.SetCSRF("test-csrf-token")
+		session.SetNonce("test-nonce")
+		session.SetIncomingPath("/protected")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Should have set cookies
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, cookies)
+	})
+}
+
+// TestRegressionLoginLoop specifically tests the fix for issue #53
+func TestRegressionLoginLoop(t *testing.T) {
+	// This test verifies that the specific changes made to fix the login loop work correctly
+	sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	// Simulate the exact flow that was causing the login loop
+	t.Run("Fix_Session_Clear_Timing", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Initial request
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/protected", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set initial session data
+		session.SetAuthenticated(true)
+		session.SetEmail("old@example.com")
+		session.SetAccessToken("old-token")
+		session.SetCSRF("existing-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+
+		// New request with existing session (user hits protected resource again)
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/protected", nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// OLD BEHAVIOR: session.Clear() would have been called here, losing CSRF
+		// NEW BEHAVIOR: Selective clearing
+		session2.SetAuthenticated(false)
+		session2.SetEmail("")
+		session2.SetAccessToken("")
+		session2.SetRefreshToken("")
+		session2.SetIDToken("")
+		session2.SetNonce("")
+		session2.SetCodeVerifier("")
+
+		// CSRF should still exist
+		existingCSRF := session2.GetCSRF()
+		assert.Equal(t, "existing-csrf", existingCSRF, "CSRF should persist through selective clear")
+
+		// Set new auth flow values
+		newCSRF := "new-csrf-for-auth"
+		session2.SetCSRF(newCSRF)
+		session2.SetNonce("new-nonce")
+
+		// Force save
+		session2.MarkDirty()
+		rec2 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session2.Save(req2, rec2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate callback
+		cookies2 := rec2.Result().Cookies()
+		req3 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/oidc/callback?code=test&state="+newCSRF, nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies2 {
+			req3.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session3, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req3)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// CSRF should match
+		assert.Equal(t, newCSRF, session3.GetCSRF(), "CSRF token should be available in callback")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Fix_Force_Session_Save", func(t *testing.T) {
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set CSRF but don't change authenticated status
+		session.SetCSRF("important-csrf")
+
+		// Without MarkDirty(), the session might not save if the session manager
+		// doesn't detect the change. The fix ensures we call MarkDirty()
+		session.MarkDirty()
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookie was actually set
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		found := false
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				found = true
+				assert.NotEmpty(t, cookie.Value, "Cookie should have value")
+			}
+		}
+		assert.True(t, found, "Main session cookie must be set after MarkDirty")
+	})
+}
+
+// TestCSRFValidationTiming tests timing-sensitive CSRF validation scenarios
+func TestCSRFValidationTiming(t *testing.T) {
+	sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	t.Run("Rapid_Redirect_Maintains_CSRF", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Simulate rapid redirect (no delay between auth init and callback)
+		req1 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/auth", nil)
+		session1, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		csrfToken := "rapid-redirect-csrf"
+		session1.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session1.MarkDirty()
+
+		rec1 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session1.Save(req1, rec1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Immediate callback (no delay)
+		cookies := rec1.Result().Cookies()
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/callback", nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session2.GetCSRF())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Delayed_Redirect_Maintains_CSRF", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Simulate delayed redirect (user takes time at provider)
+		req1 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/auth", nil)
+		session1, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		csrfToken := "delayed-redirect-csrf"
+		session1.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session1.MarkDirty()
+
+		rec1 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session1.Save(req1, rec1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate delay
+		time.Sleep(500 * time.Millisecond)
+
+		// Callback after delay
+		cookies := rec1.Result().Cookies()
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/callback", nil)
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, session2.GetCSRF(), "CSRF should persist even with delay")
+	})
+}
+
+// Helper function to generate a mock JWT of specified size
+func generateMockJWT(targetSize int) string {
+	header := "eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9"
+	signature := "signature"
+
+	// Calculate payload size needed
+	overhead := len(header) + len(signature) + 2 // 2 dots
+	payloadSize := targetSize - overhead
+
+	// Create payload with padding
+	payload := map[string]interface{}{
+		"sub":     "1234567890",
+		"name":    "Test User",
+		"iat":     time.Now().Unix(),
+		"exp":     time.Now().Add(time.Hour).Unix(),
+		"padding": strings.Repeat("x", payloadSize-100), // Leave room for JSON structure
+	}
+
+	payloadJSON, _ := json.Marshal(payload)
+	payloadB64 := base64.RawURLEncoding.EncodeToString(payloadJSON)
+
+	return header + "." + payloadB64 + "." + signature
+}
diff --git a/issue53_regression_test.go b/issue53_regression_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2469712
--- /dev/null
+++ b/issue53_regression_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,239 @@
+package traefikoidc
+
+import (
+	"net/http"
+	"net/http/httptest"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+// TestIssue53Regression tests the specific issue reported in GitHub issue #53
+// where Azure OIDC authentication fails with "CSRF token missing in session"
+// This was caused by incorrect HTTPS detection in reverse proxy environments
+func TestIssue53Regression(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("Issue53_CSRF_Missing_In_Session_Fix", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// This test reproduces the exact scenario from issue #53:
+		// 1. User accesses app via HTTPS through Traefik
+		// 2. Traefik terminates SSL and forwards HTTP internally
+		// 3. Session cookies must be properly configured for HTTPS
+		// 4. CSRF token must persist through the OAuth flow
+
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Step 1: Initial request to protected resource
+		// User accesses https://app.example.com/protected
+		// Traefik forwards as http://internal/protected with X-Forwarded-Proto: https
+		initReq := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/protected", nil)
+		initReq.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		initReq.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "app.example.com")
+		initReq.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0") // Real browser
+
+		// Get session and set OAuth flow data
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(initReq)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set CSRF and other OAuth data
+		csrfToken := "csrf-token-for-azure"
+		nonce := "nonce-for-azure"
+		session.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session.SetNonce(nonce)
+		session.SetCodeVerifier("pkce-verifier")
+		session.SetIncomingPath("/protected")
+		session.MarkDirty()
+
+		// Save session - this is where the bug was
+		// Previously: used r.URL.Scheme which is always "http" behind proxy
+		// Now: uses X-Forwarded-Proto header
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(initReq, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookies are secure
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		require.NotEmpty(t, cookies, "Cookies must be set")
+
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie, "Main session cookie must be set")
+
+		// Critical assertions for issue #53
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Cookie MUST have Secure flag for HTTPS (was the bug)")
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "MUST use Lax for OAuth callbacks to work")
+		assert.Equal(t, "/", mainCookie.Path, "Cookie path must be root")
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.HttpOnly, "Cookie must be HttpOnly")
+		assert.Equal(t, "app.example.com", mainCookie.Domain, "Domain should use X-Forwarded-Host")
+
+		// Step 2: OAuth provider redirects back to callback
+		// Azure redirects to https://app.example.com/oidc/callback?code=...&state=...
+		// Traefik forwards as http://internal/oidc/callback with headers
+		callbackReq := httptest.NewRequest("GET",
+			"http://internal/oidc/callback?code=azure-auth-code&state="+csrfToken, nil)
+		callbackReq.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		callbackReq.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "app.example.com")
+		callbackReq.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+
+		// Add cookies from initial request
+		// Browser sends secure cookies because request is HTTPS
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			callbackReq.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		// Get session in callback
+		callbackSession, err := sessionManager.GetSession(callbackReq)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify CSRF token is present (was missing in issue #53)
+		retrievedCSRF := callbackSession.GetCSRF()
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, retrievedCSRF,
+			"CSRF token MUST persist (was missing in issue #53)")
+
+		// Verify other session data also persists
+		assert.Equal(t, nonce, callbackSession.GetNonce(),
+			"Nonce must persist for security")
+		assert.Equal(t, "pkce-verifier", callbackSession.GetCodeVerifier(),
+			"PKCE verifier must persist")
+		assert.Equal(t, "/protected", callbackSession.GetIncomingPath(),
+			"Original path must persist for redirect after auth")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Issue53_Signature_Verification_With_Secure_Session", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// This test ensures that once the session is properly maintained,
+		// token signature verification works correctly for Azure tokens
+
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Create authenticated session with Azure tokens
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/api/data", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "app.example.com")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate successful Azure authentication
+		session.SetAuthenticated(true)
+		session.SetEmail("user@example.com")
+		// Azure may use opaque access tokens
+		session.SetAccessToken("opaque-azure-access-token")
+		session.SetIDToken("eyJhbGciOiJSUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiYWRtaW4iOnRydWUsImlhdCI6MTUxNjIzOTAyMn0.NHVaYe26MbtOYhSKkoKYdFVomg4i8ZJd8_-RU8VNbftc4TSMb4bXP3l3YlNWACwyXPGffz5aXHc6lty1Y2t4SWRqGteragsVdZufDn5BlnJl9pdR_kdVFUsra2rWKEofkZeIC4yWytE58sMIihvo9H1ScmmVwBcQP6XETqYd0aSHp1gOa9RdUPDvoXQ5oqygTqVtxaDr6wUFKrKItgBMzWIdNZ6y7O9E0DhEPTbE9rfBo6KTFsHAZnMg4k68CDp2woYIaXbmYTWcvbzIuHO7_37GT79XdIwkm95QJ7hYC9RiwrV7mesbY4PAahERJawntho0my942XheVLmGwLMBkQ")
+		session.SetRefreshToken("azure-refresh-token")
+
+		// Save with proper security
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify session can be retrieved and tokens are intact
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/api/data", nil)
+		req2.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, session2.GetAuthenticated(), "User should remain authenticated")
+		assert.Equal(t, "user@example.com", session2.GetEmail())
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, session2.GetAccessToken(), "Access token should persist")
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, session2.GetIDToken(), "ID token should persist")
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, session2.GetRefreshToken(), "Refresh token should persist")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Issue53_Redirect_Loop_Prevention", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// This test verifies the redirect loop prevention mechanism
+		// that was added to handle authentication failures gracefully
+
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/protected", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate multiple redirect attempts
+		for i := 0; i < 3; i++ {
+			session.IncrementRedirectCount()
+		}
+
+		// Verify redirect count is tracked
+		count := session.GetRedirectCount()
+		assert.Equal(t, 3, count, "Redirect count should be tracked")
+
+		// After successful auth, count should be reset
+		session.SetAuthenticated(true)
+		session.ResetRedirectCount()
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, session.GetRedirectCount(), "Count should reset after auth")
+	})
+}
+
+// TestReverseProxySameSiteHandling tests SameSite cookie attribute handling
+// in different reverse proxy scenarios
+func TestReverseProxySameSiteHandling(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("SameSite_Lax_For_HTTPS_OAuth", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// HTTPS request via proxy
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		session.SetCSRF("test")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// HTTPS should use Lax mode for OAuth compatibility
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, cookie.SameSite,
+					"HTTPS should use Lax SameSite for OAuth callbacks")
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	})
+
+	t.Run("SameSite_Lax_For_HTTP", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Plain HTTP request (no proxy headers)
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		session.SetCSRF("test")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// HTTP should use Lax mode for compatibility
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, cookie.SameSite,
+					"HTTP should use Lax SameSite for compatibility")
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	})
+}
diff --git a/reverse_proxy_test.go b/reverse_proxy_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d1ece3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/reverse_proxy_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,357 @@
+package traefikoidc
+
+import (
+	"net/http"
+	"net/http/httptest"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+// TestReverseProxyHTTPSDetection tests that HTTPS is properly detected in reverse proxy environments
+func TestReverseProxyHTTPSDetection(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("HTTPS_Detection_With_X_Forwarded_Proto", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate request from reverse proxy (Traefik/nginx)
+		// The reverse proxy terminates SSL and forwards HTTP internally
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "example.com")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set critical session data
+		session.SetCSRF("important-csrf-token")
+		session.SetNonce("test-nonce")
+
+		// Save session
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookies have Secure flag when X-Forwarded-Proto is https
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie, "Main session cookie should be set")
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Cookie should have Secure flag when X-Forwarded-Proto is https")
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "Should use Lax SameSite for OAuth compatibility")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("HTTPS_Detection_Without_Headers", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Request without reverse proxy headers (direct HTTP)
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("test-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookies don't have Secure flag for plain HTTP
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+		assert.False(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Cookie should not have Secure flag for HTTP")
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "Should use Lax SameSite in HTTP")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("HTTPS_Detection_With_ForceHTTPS", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Test with forceHTTPS enabled
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", true, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Even without headers, forceHTTPS should make cookies secure
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("forced-secure-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Cookie should have Secure flag with forceHTTPS")
+	})
+}
+
+// TestCSRFPersistenceInReverseProxy tests CSRF token persistence in reverse proxy setups
+func TestCSRFPersistenceInReverseProxy(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("CSRF_Persists_Through_OAuth_Flow_With_Proxy", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Step 1: Initial request to protected resource (HTTPS via proxy)
+		req1 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/protected", nil)
+		req1.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req1.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "example.com")
+
+		session1, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Set CSRF and other auth flow data
+		csrfToken := "proxy-csrf-token-12345"
+		session1.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session1.SetNonce("proxy-nonce")
+		session1.SetIncomingPath("/protected")
+
+		// Save session (should set Secure cookie)
+		rec1 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session1.Save(req1, rec1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec1.Result().Cookies()
+
+		// Step 2: Simulate OAuth callback (also HTTPS via proxy)
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/oidc/callback?code=auth-code&state="+csrfToken, nil)
+		req2.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req2.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "example.com")
+
+		// Add cookies from step 1
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		// Get session in callback
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// CSRF token should persist
+		retrievedCSRF := session2.GetCSRF()
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, retrievedCSRF, "CSRF token must persist through OAuth flow in reverse proxy")
+		assert.Equal(t, "proxy-nonce", session2.GetNonce(), "Nonce should also persist")
+		assert.Equal(t, "/protected", session2.GetIncomingPath(), "Incoming path should persist")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Session_Cookie_Domain_With_Proxy_Headers", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Test with X-Forwarded-Host header
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal.local/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "public.example.com")
+		req.Host = "internal.local" // Internal host
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("domain-test-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+
+		// Domain should be set based on X-Forwarded-Host when present
+		// This ensures cookies work correctly with the public domain
+		assert.Equal(t, "public.example.com", mainCookie.Domain, "Cookie domain should use forwarded host")
+	})
+}
+
+// TestAzureOIDCWithReverseProxy simulates Azure OIDC flow behind a reverse proxy
+func TestAzureOIDCWithReverseProxy(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("Azure_Provider_Detection_And_Configuration", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// This test verifies Azure-specific provider detection and configuration
+		// without making actual network calls
+
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Step 1: Test session setup for Azure OAuth flow
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/protected", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "app.example.com")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate OAuth flow initialization
+		csrfToken := "azure-csrf-token"
+		nonce := "azure-nonce"
+		session.SetCSRF(csrfToken)
+		session.SetNonce(nonce)
+		session.SetIncomingPath("/protected")
+		session.MarkDirty()
+
+		// Save session with proper HTTPS detection
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookies have correct security attributes for Azure
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie, "Main session cookie must be set")
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Cookie must be secure for HTTPS reverse proxy")
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "Should use Lax SameSite for OAuth compatibility")
+
+		// Step 2: Simulate callback and verify session persistence
+		callbackReq := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/oidc/callback?code=azure-code&state="+csrfToken, nil)
+		callbackReq.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		callbackReq.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Host", "app.example.com")
+
+		// Add cookies from initial request
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			callbackReq.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		// Get session in callback
+		callbackSession, err := sessionManager.GetSession(callbackReq)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify session data persisted correctly
+		assert.Equal(t, csrfToken, callbackSession.GetCSRF(), "CSRF token must persist in Azure flow")
+		assert.Equal(t, nonce, callbackSession.GetNonce(), "Nonce must persist")
+		assert.Equal(t, "/protected", callbackSession.GetIncomingPath(), "Original path must persist")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Mixed_HTTP_HTTPS_Requests", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Simulate a scenario where some requests come via HTTPS proxy and some don't
+		// This can happen in development or misconfigured environments
+
+		// Request 1: HTTPS via proxy
+		req1 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost:8080/test", nil)
+		req1.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+
+		session1, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		session1.SetCSRF("mixed-csrf")
+
+		rec1 := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session1.Save(req1, rec1)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies1 := rec1.Result().Cookies()
+
+		// Request 2: Direct HTTP (no proxy headers)
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost:8080/test", nil)
+		// No X-Forwarded-Proto header
+
+		// Try to use cookies from HTTPS request
+		for _, cookie := range cookies1 {
+			// Remove Secure flag to simulate browser behavior
+			// (browser wouldn't send secure cookie over HTTP)
+			if !cookie.Secure {
+				req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+			}
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Session should be empty because secure cookies weren't sent
+		csrf2 := session2.GetCSRF()
+		assert.Empty(t, csrf2, "CSRF should be empty when secure cookies can't be sent over HTTP")
+	})
+}
+
+// TestEnhanceSessionSecurity verifies the security enhancement function
+func TestEnhanceSessionSecurity(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("Security_Enhancement_For_AJAX_Requests", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// AJAX request via HTTPS proxy
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://internal/api/data", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("X-Requested-With", "XMLHttpRequest")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("ajax-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Check that AJAX requests get strict same-site
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteStrictMode, cookie.SameSite, "AJAX requests should use Strict SameSite")
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Security_Enhancement_Missing_User_Agent", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Request without User-Agent (potential bot/attack)
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		// No User-Agent header
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("no-ua-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify reduced session timeout for suspicious requests
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				// Should have reduced MaxAge (half of normal)
+				assert.Less(t, cookie.MaxAge, int(absoluteSessionTimeout.Seconds()), "Suspicious requests should have reduced timeout")
+				break
+			}
+		}
+	})
+}
diff --git a/session.go b/session.go
index 51627b4..9f65ff4 100644
--- a/session.go
+++ b/session.go
@@ -497,13 +497,14 @@ func (sm *SessionManager) EnhanceSessionSecurity(options *sessions.Options, r *h
 		// Apply stricter security settings for production
 		if r.Header.Get("X-Forwarded-Proto") == "https" || r.TLS != nil || sm.forceHTTPS {
 			options.Secure = true
-			// Enable strict same-site policy for secure connections
-			options.SameSite = http.SameSiteStrictMode
+			// IMPORTANT: Keep SameSite as Lax for OAuth flows to work
+			// Strict mode would block cookies from OAuth provider callbacks
+			// Only use Strict for AJAX requests which don't involve redirects
 		}
 
 		// Additional security headers analysis
 		if r.Header.Get("X-Requested-With") == "XMLHttpRequest" {
-			// AJAX requests get stricter same-site policy
+			// AJAX requests get stricter same-site policy since they don't involve OAuth redirects
 			options.SameSite = http.SameSiteStrictMode
 		}
 	}
@@ -513,13 +514,24 @@ func (sm *SessionManager) EnhanceSessionSecurity(options *sessions.Options, r *h
 
 	// Set secure Domain attribute for production
 	if options.Domain == "" && r != nil {
-		// Extract domain from Host header for proper cookie scoping
+		// In reverse proxy setups, use the original host if available
+		// This ensures cookies work correctly with the public domain
 		host := r.Host
+
+		// Check for X-Forwarded-Host which indicates reverse proxy
+		if forwardedHost := r.Header.Get("X-Forwarded-Host"); forwardedHost != "" {
+			// Use the forwarded host for cookie domain
+			host = forwardedHost
+		}
+
 		if host != "" && !strings.Contains(host, "localhost") && !strings.Contains(host, "127.0.0.1") {
 			// Only set domain for non-local development
 			if colonIndex := strings.Index(host, ":"); colonIndex != -1 {
 				host = host[:colonIndex] // Remove port
 			}
+			// For cookie domain, we might want to use the base domain
+			// to allow cookies to work across subdomains
+			// But for now, use the exact host for security
 			options.Domain = host
 		}
 	}
@@ -719,10 +731,14 @@ func (sd *SessionData) MarkDirty() {
 // Returns:
 //   - An error if saving any of the session components fails.
 func (sd *SessionData) Save(r *http.Request, w http.ResponseWriter) error {
-	isSecure := strings.HasPrefix(r.URL.Scheme, "https") || sd.manager.forceHTTPS
+	// Properly detect HTTPS in reverse proxy environments
+	isSecure := r.Header.Get("X-Forwarded-Proto") == "https" || r.TLS != nil || sd.manager.forceHTTPS
 
-	// Set options for all sessions.
+	// Get base options and enhance with security settings
 	options := sd.manager.getSessionOptions(isSecure)
+	options = sd.manager.EnhanceSessionSecurity(options, r)
+
+	// Apply enhanced options to all sessions
 	sd.mainSession.Options = options
 	sd.accessSession.Options = options
 	sd.refreshSession.Options = options
diff --git a/session_compatibility_test.go b/session_compatibility_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6c274e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/session_compatibility_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,199 @@
+package traefikoidc
+
+import (
+	"crypto/tls"
+	"net/http"
+	"net/http/httptest"
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+// TestSessionCompatibilityAfterChanges ensures our session changes maintain backward compatibility
+func TestSessionCompatibilityAfterChanges(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("Plain_HTTP_Without_Proxy_Headers", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Test that plain HTTP requests without proxy headers still work
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost:8080/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+		// No X-Forwarded-Proto header
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("plain-http-csrf")
+		session.SetAuthenticated(true)
+		session.SetEmail("user@example.com")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Verify cookies work for plain HTTP
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		require.NotEmpty(t, cookies)
+
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+
+		// Plain HTTP should NOT have Secure flag
+		assert.False(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Plain HTTP should not have Secure flag")
+		// Should use Lax for compatibility
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "Plain HTTP should use Lax SameSite")
+
+		// Verify session can be retrieved
+		req2 := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost:8080/test2", nil)
+		req2.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			req2.AddCookie(cookie)
+		}
+
+		session2, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req2)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.Equal(t, "plain-http-csrf", session2.GetCSRF())
+		assert.True(t, session2.GetAuthenticated())
+		assert.Equal(t, "user@example.com", session2.GetEmail())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("HTTPS_With_TLS_Field", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Test direct HTTPS connection (not proxied)
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "https://example.com/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+		// Simulate TLS connection
+		req.TLS = &tls.ConnectionState{}
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("direct-https-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+
+		// Direct HTTPS should have Secure flag
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.Secure, "Direct HTTPS should have Secure flag")
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteLaxMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "HTTPS should use Lax for OAuth compatibility")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("ForceHTTPS_Setting", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Test forceHTTPS setting works regardless of request
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", true, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Plain HTTP request
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://localhost/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("forced-https-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+
+		// With forceHTTPS, even HTTP requests get Secure cookies
+		assert.True(t, mainCookie.Secure, "ForceHTTPS should always set Secure flag")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("AJAX_Request_Gets_Strict_SameSite", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// AJAX request
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/api/data", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Requested-With", "XMLHttpRequest")
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		req.Header.Set("User-Agent", "Mozilla/5.0")
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("ajax-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+
+		// AJAX requests always get Strict SameSite
+		assert.Equal(t, http.SameSiteStrictMode, mainCookie.SameSite, "AJAX requests should use Strict SameSite")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("Missing_UserAgent_Gets_Reduced_Timeout", func(t *testing.T) {
+		sessionManager, err := NewSessionManager("test-encryption-key-32-characters", false, NewLogger("debug"))
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Request without User-Agent (suspicious)
+		req := httptest.NewRequest("GET", "http://example.com/test", nil)
+		req.Header.Set("X-Forwarded-Proto", "https")
+		// No User-Agent
+
+		session, err := sessionManager.GetSession(req)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		session.SetCSRF("no-ua-csrf")
+
+		rec := httptest.NewRecorder()
+		err = session.Save(req, rec)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		cookies := rec.Result().Cookies()
+		var mainCookie *http.Cookie
+		for _, cookie := range cookies {
+			if cookie.Name == "_oidc_raczylo_m" {
+				mainCookie = cookie
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		require.NotNil(t, mainCookie)
+
+		// Should have reduced MaxAge for suspicious requests
+		expectedMaxAge := int((absoluteSessionTimeout / 2).Seconds())
+		assert.Equal(t, expectedMaxAge, mainCookie.MaxAge, "Missing User-Agent should get reduced timeout")
+	})
+}