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JWT Decoder

Decode and inspect JWT tokens online for free. View header, payload, and signature instantly. Useful for developers debugging authentication tokens.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using our JWT Decoder

JWT Decoder - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a JWT token?

JSON Web Token (JWT) is a secure way to transmit information between parties. Used for authentication (login sessions) and data exchange. Contains three parts: Header (algorithm), Payload (user data), and Signature (verification).

How do I decode a JWT token?

Paste the complete JWT string (eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIs...). The decoder splits it into Header, Payload, and Signature sections. View the decoded JSON data, expiration time, and verify the signature algorithm instantly.

Can I verify if a JWT signature is valid?

The decoder shows the signature algorithm (HS256, RS256, etc.) but cannot verify without the secret key. Use our signature verification tool if you have the secret/public key. This tool is for debugging and inspection.

What information is in a JWT payload?

Common fields: sub (user ID), iss (issuer), aud (audience), exp (expiration), iat (issued at), name, email, roles/permissions. View all claims in readable JSON format. Useful for debugging API tokens.

Is it safe to decode JWTs online?

Decoding is safe - it only reads the token contents (which are Base64 encoded, not encrypted). However, never paste JWTs containing sensitive production data into any online tool. Use for development/testing tokens only.

About This Tool

What It Does

Decode and inspect JWT tokens online for free. Our JWT decoder splits tokens into header, payload, and signature sections with formatted JSON display. Perfect for developers debugging authentication flows, security engineers validating token claims, and DevOps teams troubleshooting API gateway configurations. Supports RS256, HS256, ES256, and all standard JWT algorithms.

Technology

How It Works

Paste your JWT token into the input field. The decoder automatically splits the token into three Base64-encoded parts: header (algorithm and type), payload (claims and user data), and signature (verification hash). Each section is decoded and displayed as readable JSON. View token expiration, issuer, audience, and custom claims. Verify signature format. All processing is local - tokens never leave your browser.

Popular Uses

Common Use Cases

1

API debugging - inspect OAuth and OpenID Connect tokens during authentication flows

2

Security audit - verify JWT claims match expected roles, permissions, and expiration

3

Token validation - check token structure and signature before implementing in production

4

Microservices - debug service-to-service JWT bearer tokens in distributed architectures

5

Learning - understand JWT structure and claims for OAuth 2.0 and OIDC education

Compatibility

Supported Formats

JWT (HS256)JWT (RS256)JWT (ES256)JWT (EdDSA)
Comparison

How We Compare

FeatureKeynouJWT.ioToken.dev
PriceFreeFreeFree
No AccountYesYesNo
Algorithm SupportAllAllLimited
JSON ExportYesNoNo
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