What is a JWT File?

A JWT is a compact, URL-safe token used to represent claims between parties. It is commonly used for authentication and authorization in web and mobile apps.

Common uses

  • authentication
  • API authorization
  • single sign-on
  • session tokens

Pros

  • Stateless
  • Compact
  • Self-contained
  • Cross-domain

Cons

  • Cannot be revoked easily
  • Payload is base64, not encrypted

Related tools

Try with the Assistant

Use JWT Decoder to work with JWT files. Or ask the assistant what you want to do.

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